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Last Chance For 800 Centuries To See Comet As It Gets Closest To Earth

ATLAS, which should this weekend become a naked-eye object in the post-sunset sky from the northern hemisphere.

New York Post · 15h

Most anticipated comet of the year to make its closest approach to Earth this weekend

A once-in-80,000-year sight will make its closest approach to Earth this weekend before heading into the vast abyss of outer space.

FOX 5 New York on MSN · 2h

Did you miss the Northern Lights? Catch the comet in the sky this weekend

This weekend, a rare celestial event will take place as Comet C/2023 A3 Tsuchinshan-Atlas makes its closest approach to Earth in 80,000 years.

Rare comet brightens night skies

ABC Action News · 4h

Comet that hasn't been seen for 80,000 years will be visible in the night sky

Scientists said a comet known as the Oort Cloud comet — or C/2023 A3 Tsuchinshan-ATLAS — will pass by Earth on Saturday for the first time in 80,000 years.

A rare comet brightens the night skies in October

It should be visible through the end of October, clear skies permitting. Comet Tsuchinshan-Atlas should be bright enough to see with the naked eye, but binoculars and telescopes will give a better view.

Rare comet brightens night skies in October: When and how to view

Prepare to spot a rare, bright comet. The space rock is slinging toward Earth from the outer reaches of the solar system and will make its closest pass on Saturday. It should be visible through the end of October,

19mon MSN

Stargazing photographers capture 'comet of the century'

Here are some of the best pictures of Tsuchinshan-ATLAS taken by photographers from around the UK.

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NASA says comet expected to put on show in Earth fly-by

A comet just discovered last year by observers will whizz past Earth from 44 million miles away but leave a trail of dust and ...

KOIN Portland on MSN21m

How to view super rare comet in PNW skies this weekend, according to OMSI

A newly discovered comet is lighting up the skies of the Pacific Northwest. But this weekend, stargazers can view it with the ...

2h

Comet to be visible beginning this weekend and for the rest of the month

Weather and time will play an important role of viewing the comet. It will only be visible for a few minutes before fading ...

4hon MSN

When and where to see the ‘comet of the century’ Saturday night

A comet that last passed Earth 80,000 years ago, when Neanderthals walked the Earth, will be visible to the naked eye ...

Colorado Public Radio16h

A rare comet last visible from Earth 80,000 years ago makes a return visit

There’s a rare object in the skies over Colorado this week. Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS will be visible just over the western ...

WKRG Mobile on MSN1h

Tsuchinshan-ATLAS Comet appears on the western horizon

For the first time in 80,000 years, humans caught a glimpse of Comet C/2023 A3, also known as “Tsuchinshan-ATLAS” (pronounced ...

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Photo: Rare, bright comet appears in Central New York sky

It’s been quite a week in the skies above Central New York. On Thursday night, we were treated to the northern lights. On ...

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‘Comet of the century’ that was last viewed by neanderthals 80,000 years ago could be seen tonight

Comet of the century’ that was last viewed by neanderthals 80,000 years ago could be seen tonight - Scientists say Comet A3 ...

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