A very rare celestial visitor will appear between late September and mid-October. Though its name is a bit difficult to pronounce, this comet named Tsuchinshan-ATLAS is coming close to Earth after 80,000 years. People all over the world can witness this event. The best part? You can see it without any special equipment.
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You can see it even without a telescope
No equipment like binoculars or telescopes will be needed for this celestial event. However, if you have one, the view will be even better. There's always some uncertainty about when comets will appear and be visible. This comet is also known as Comet C/2023 A3. The best chances to see it are between September 27th and October 2nd.
When is the best time to see it?
Look towards the east-southeast direction about half an hour before sunrise. The best time to catch sight of it will be on the mornings of September 29th and 30th. You'll see it alongside the waning crescent moon. Be careful though, its brightness might make it look like one of the 20 brightest stars in the night sky.
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How to identify if you are seeing the right comet?
The best way to identify this comet is by looking for its tail since stars don’t have tails, but comets do. After October 2nd, it will fade into the Sun’s light and reappear on October 12th when it will be closest to Earth, visible in the western sky that night.
