Rare October Comet Expected to Be Visible to the Naked Eye as It Nears Earth This Week
Comet Tsuchinshan-Atlas, also known as C/2023 A3, is making its way towards Earth and is expected to be visible to the naked eye – meaning without a telescope or other equipment – on Wednesday, Oct. 9 and Thursday, Oct. 10, according to NASA. The visibility of the comet is dependent on clear weather conditions.
ATLAS, which should this weekend become a naked-eye object in the post-sunset sky from the northern hemisphere.
Comet C/2023 A3, visible in Arizona after sunset between Sagittarius and Scorpio, last passed Earth 80,000 years ago.
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