Don't miss the the celestial wonder on spectacular display on Tuesday night—if you do, you'll be waiting a while to see it again…
A celestial spectacle not seen since the Stone Age is gracing our night skies, offering stargazers a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS, also known as C/2023 A3 or simply Comet A3, has emerged as one of the most impressive naked-eye comets this year.As the sun dips below the horizon on Tuesday evening, October 15, sky enthusiasts are poised for a treat.
As the moon is nearly full on Tuesday, the sky will be a little brighter, which can make the comet harder to see. That said, the moon should be shining in the southern portion of the sky, so it shouldn't interfere too much with the viewing spectacle.You'll need clear skies to view the comet, so check your local weather forecast to see whether you're in with a shot.How to See Comet A3 TonightThe comet will have a magnitude +0.
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Hopes dim for another bright October comet after Tsuchinshan-ATLASJoe Rao is Space.com's skywatching columnist, as well as a veteran meteorologist and eclipse chaser who also serves as an instructor and guest lecturer at New York's Hayden Planetarium. He writes about astronomy for Natural History magazine, the Farmers' Almanac and other publications.
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