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 starting Saturday evening. The comet is named Tsuchinshan-ATLAS, and scientists have dubbed it the “comet of the century” due to its brightness and visibility.
Rare comet to streak across night sky. Here’s how you can see it
Your unusual chance to see a comet in the sky is here. C/2023 A3 Tsuchinshan-ATLAS was discovered by astronomers in 2023 — and will appear to the naked eye over the next couple weeks.
‘Comet of the century’ that was last viewed by neanderthals 80,000 years ago could be seen tonight
Scientists have said Comet A3 (Tsuchinshan-ATLAS), which was last visible from Earth when Neanderthals were alive 80,000 years ago, could be spotted with the naked eye from our planet this weekend. First discovered in January 2023,
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.
Comet last seen by Neanderthals to brighten night skies
It has been dubbed "the comet of the century" because of how bright and visible it could be, according to the United Kingdom's Royal Astronomical Society. It was initially discovered in 2023 by the Purple Mountain Observatory in China and an ATLAS telescope in South Africa last year.
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.
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