2024-10-11 05:40:08
Astronomy
Space
Comet Tsuchinshan-Atlas Dazzles Northern Hemisphere
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The comet Tsuchinshan-Atlas (C/2023 A3) will reach its closest distance to Earth of about 70.5 million kilometers on October 13. It is moving from the west towards the southwest, but is becoming increasingly faint. It will reach its greatest brightness between October 7 and 12, and can be observed with the naked eye until around October 25. For experienced observers under a dark sky, it may be visible for a little longer. Comets consist of dust, pebbles and ice. Tsuchinshan-Atlas sets about 16..
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Comet with Tail in the Evening Western Sky
Comet Tsuchinshan-Atlas with a long tail is visible in the western sky; originates from the Oort Cloud at the edge of the solar system; core of ice and dust, tail through evaporation; best visibility in early October, then rapidly decreasing.
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Cosmic Visitor: Comet with Tail in the Evening Western Sky
Comet Tsuchinshan-Atlas (C/2023 A3) with a long tail is visible in the evening sky; core of ice and rock; originates from the Oort Cloud; comparable brightness to Comet Neowise (C/2020 F3) in the summer of 2020.
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Comet with Tail in the Evening Western Sky
Comet Tsuchinshan-Atlas with a long tail from the Oort Cloud is visible; the core is a dirty ice lump; it comes as close as 70 million km to Earth; comparable brightness to Comet Neowise in 2020; Observation tips: a place with a clear view of the western horizon, binoculars are helpful.
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