How to see a once-in-a-lifetime comet this week: Bright space rock will be visible without a telescope for the first time in 80,000 YEARS - and you don't want to miss it
5 months, 3 weeks ago

How to see a once-in-a-lifetime comet this week: Bright space rock will be visible without a telescope for the first time in 80,000 YEARS - and you don't want to miss it

Daily Mail  

It was last witnessed by some of the first humans to venture out of Africa 80,000 years ago. Comet C/2023 A3 was only discovered early last year, but based on its orbital trajectory scientists estimate that it last passed Earth 80,000 years ago. NASA astronaut Matthew Dominick, who is currently aboard the International Space Station, posted a stunning clip of the comet from his unique vantage point. It's pictured here in this stunning snap, posted as NASA's 'Astronomy Picture of the Day' on Monday Comet C/2023 A3: Key facts Discovered: January 9, 2023 Orbital period: 80,000 years Next perihelion: September 27, 2024 Diameter: Up to 25 miles The eight-second time-lapse video clip shows the celestial object from the space station's cupola windows. NASA astronaut Matthew Dominick, who is currently aboard the International Space Station, posted a stunning clip of the comet from his unique vantage point C/2023 A3 was first documented only last year by telescopes in South Africa, Chile and Hawaii as it came closer and closer to Earth It will reach 'perihelion' – its closest point to the sun in its 80,000 year orbit – on Friday, September 27.

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How to see the rare 'Sun-skirter' comet entering Australian skies this week
2 months ago

How to see the rare 'Sun-skirter' comet entering Australian skies this week

ABC  

A rare Sun-skirting comet will be visible from the southern hemisphere this week as it flies past Earth for the first time in around 100,000 years. Astronomer Jonti Horner says the comet, also known as C/2024 G3 is, is "putting on an absolute show" for NASA's space-based solar observatories. "Even if the comet is a bit fainter I'd rather see …

Brightest comet in 20 years to appear this week
2 months, 1 week ago

Brightest comet in 20 years to appear this week

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A comet that orbits the Sun every 160,000 years will appear in the …

Once-In-160,000-Year Comet To Be Visible Tonight. When And Where To Watch
2 months, 1 week ago

Once-In-160,000-Year Comet To Be Visible Tonight. When And Where To Watch

ABP News  

In the rare celestial event, occurring once every 160,000 years, the Comet G3 ATLAS is likely to reach its peak brightness within 8.7 million miles of the Sun at its perihelion. This surge has sparked predictions that the comet could surpass the brightness of planets like Venus and Jupiter, potentially becoming the brightest comet observed in nearly two decades. Comet …

Once-in-a-lifetime comet visible tonight. It won't return for 1,60,000 years
2 months, 1 week ago

Once-in-a-lifetime comet visible tonight. It won't return for 1,60,000 years

India Today  

Skywatchers around the world are in for a spectacular treat tonight as Comet G3 ATLAS reaches its peak brightness. This rare celestial event, occurring just once every 160,000 years, will see the comet come within 8.7 million miles of the Sun at its perihelion, offering a fleeting opportunity for observers to witness its brilliance. Discovered on April 5, 2024, by …

The Brightest Comet of 2025 Is Coming. Here’s How You Can See It Shine
2 months, 1 week ago

The Brightest Comet of 2025 Is Coming. Here’s How You Can See It Shine

Wired  

Hot on the tail of the Quadrantids meteor shower, another spectacle in the sky is about to arrive: comet Atlas C/2024 G3, which will reach perihelion—the point of its orbit closest to the sun—on January 13. When comet C/2024 G3 reaches perihelion, it will come within just 13.5 million kilometers of the sun—for context, Mercury, the planet closest to the …

Comet that orbits the Sun once in 1,60,000 years will be visible from Earth
2 months, 1 week ago

Comet that orbits the Sun once in 1,60,000 years will be visible from Earth

India Today  

The brightest comet in nearly two decades, Comet G3 ATLAS, is set to reach its peak brilliance later this week, raising excitement among skywatchers. Discovered on April 5, 2024, by the Asteroid Terrestrial-impact Last Alert System in Chile, Comet G3 ATLAS was initially faint, shining at a magnitude of +19—about 1,58,000 times dimmer than the faintest stars visible to the …

A3: Stunning new pictures show ‘comet of the century’ like never before
4 months, 3 weeks ago

A3: Stunning new pictures show ‘comet of the century’ like never before

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Telescopes in space have provided stunning new images of Comet A3, the so-called …

A3: ‘Comet of the century’ last seen 80,000 years ago still visible in the UK
4 months, 3 weeks ago

A3: ‘Comet of the century’ last seen 80,000 years ago still visible in the UK

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. open image in gallery Comet Tsuchinshan-Atlas, the C/2023 A3 Tsuchinshan-Atlas comet, the brightest comet of the last …

India's Hanle Observatory Captures Stunning Comet for 80,000 Years
4 months, 3 weeks ago

India's Hanle Observatory Captures Stunning Comet for 80,000 Years

India Today  

A spectacular celestial display was witnessed in India on October 20, 2024, as Comet C/2023 A3 graced the night sky above Hanle, Ladakh. The comet, visible to the naked eye, was captured in stunning detail by the High Altitude Gamma Ray (HAGAR) telescope. The comet appeared remarkably bright, benefiting from the moonless night and the exceptionally dark skies of Hanle. …

Unveiling the Celestial Enigma: Kerala Observatory Tracks the 'Comet of the Century' C/2023 A3
5 months ago

Unveiling the Celestial Enigma: Kerala Observatory Tracks the 'Comet of the Century' C/2023 A3

New Indian Express  

The Kerala University's Astronomical Observatory has tracked the path of the comet C/2023 A3 and recorded some of its unique features. The comet, which has an extremely long orbital period, took roughly 80,000 years to complete one orbit around the sun. It is currently visible in the Orion constellation and is expected to be tracked for the next three days.

Mesmerizing pictures show once-in-a-lifetime comet dart across South Carolina sky
5 months, 1 week ago

Mesmerizing pictures show once-in-a-lifetime comet dart across South Carolina sky

Daily Mail  

A comet that won't fly by Earth for another 80,000 years was captured in mesmerizing pictures zooming across the skies of South Carolina. A once-in-a-lifetime comet, nicknamed A3, was seen making its journey through the skies of South Carolina and captured in magical pictures The comet was visible shortly after sunset in the western part of the sky over the …

See you in 80,000 YEARS! Comet not seen since humans migrated to rest of the world from Africa is spotted above London in 'once in a lifetime' sighting
5 months, 1 week ago

See you in 80,000 YEARS! Comet not seen since humans migrated to rest of the world from Africa is spotted above London in 'once in a lifetime' sighting

Daily Mail  

A comet that has not been visible from Earth since the era of the Neanderthals has been spotted above London in a 'once in a lifetime' sighting. Comet C/2023 A3 - also known as Tsuchinshan-Atlas - is believed to orbit the Sun once every 80,000 years, making its current trip through our solar system the first since humans began to …

Comet A3: ‘Comet of the century’ that was last viewed 80,000 years ago could be seen tonight
5 months, 1 week ago

Comet A3: ‘Comet of the century’ that was last viewed 80,000 years ago could be seen tonight

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A comet that was last viewed by the Neanderthals tens of thousands of …

Stargazing in October: The comet is coming!
5 months, 1 week ago

Stargazing in October: The comet is coming!

The Independent  

Next week look out for the most spectacular sky-sight of the year, as Comet Tsuchinshan–ATLAS hangs like a glowing dagger in our western skies after the Sun has set – the most spectacular cometary visitor for northern climes since Comet Hale-Bopp in 1997. Its orbit shows that Comet Tsuchinshan–ATLAS was last near the Sun – and visible from the Earth …

How to see the ‘comet of the century’ this week
5 months, 1 week ago

How to see the ‘comet of the century’ this week

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A comet that visits the solar system every 80,000 years is set to …

Comet last spotted in Neanderthal times to make an extremely rare appearance later this MONTH
5 months, 1 week ago

Comet last spotted in Neanderthal times to make an extremely rare appearance later this MONTH

Daily Mail  

Even by the usual standards of stargazing, it is a rare opportunity. Comet C/2023 A3 was last seen when Neanderthals walked the Earth, experts say Now, though, it is set to make its closest approach to Earth, giving stargazers in the UK a good chance of spotting it in the evening - even without the help of binoculars or a …

Comet last seen by Neanderthals could be visible over the weekend
5 months, 1 week ago

Comet last seen by Neanderthals could be visible over the weekend

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A comet that was last visible from Earth when Neanderthals were alive could …

Rare comet will be visible to the naked eye Saturday in California
5 months, 1 week ago

Rare comet will be visible to the naked eye Saturday in California

LA Times  

Comet C2023 A3 Tsuchinshan-ATLAS is seen low in the sky near the village of Aguas Blancas, Uruguay, at dawn on Sept. 28. And this truly is your only chance to see it; NASA said the comet, dubbed C/2023 A3 Tsuchinshan-ATLAS, isn’t expected to come within viewing distance again for 80,000 years. NASA officials said the comet made its closest transit …

Spectacular moment comet streaks over Golden Gate Bridge at sunset - how to watch the phenomenon later this month
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Spectacular moment comet streaks over Golden Gate Bridge at sunset - how to watch the phenomenon later this month

Daily Mail  

The 'comet of the century' was spotted in San Francisco, California, early Friday morning, and astronomers believe it will make another appearance in October. Comet A3 was seen flying over the Golden Gate Bridge at sunrise early Friday morning, and is due to reappear in mid-October The 'comet of the century' is officially known as Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS, named after the …

"Comet of the century" will be visible for first time in 80,000 years. Here's how to glimpse it
5 months, 3 weeks ago

"Comet of the century" will be visible for first time in 80,000 years. Here's how to glimpse it

Salon  

The passing of a comet can bring feelings of either dread or wonder. More recently, science fiction movies like "Deep Impact" depict comets the size of Mount Everest on a collision course with Earth, prompting more contemporary characterizations of apocalyptic scenarios. "It should be bright enough to see with the naked eye, kind of starting today through early next week …

‘Brighter than expected’ comet may be visible without telescope this week
5 months, 3 weeks ago

‘Brighter than expected’ comet may be visible without telescope this week

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A recently identified comet is growing “brighter than expected” and could be the …

Scientists Predict Rare Naked-Eye Comet May Disintegrate Before Reaching Closest Point To Sun
8 months, 1 week ago

Scientists Predict Rare Naked-Eye Comet May Disintegrate Before Reaching Closest Point To Sun

News 18  

Scientists have warned that a rare naked-eye comet may disintegrate before it reaches its closest point to the Sun, according to a recent study. Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS was discovered in January 2023 by China’s Purple Mountain Observatory and later identified by the Asteroid Terrestrial-impact Last Alert System in South Africa. However, a recent study led by Czech-American astronomer Zdeněk Sekanina suggests …

How to see a once-in-a-lifetime green comet: Mount Everest-sized space rock dubbed the 'Mother of Dragons' makes its first visit to the inner solar system in more than 70 years - and you won't even ne
10 months, 3 weeks ago

How to see a once-in-a-lifetime green comet: Mount Everest-sized space rock dubbed the 'Mother of Dragons' makes its first visit to the inner solar system in more than 70 years - and you won't even ne

Daily Mail  

As the month goes on it will be harder to see as the evenings become lighter The 12P/Pons-Brooks comet will reach the brightest point in its orbit on April 21 Tonight, the night sky will be lit up by a once-in-a-lifetime spectacle as the 'Mother of Dragons' comet returns to the solar system. The 21-mile-wide comet 12P/ Pons-Brooks, or Pons-Brooks …

Comet that passes Earth once every 71 years now visible in night sky
1 year ago

Comet that passes Earth once every 71 years now visible in night sky

The Independent  

Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A comet that passes by the Earth once every 71 years …

Across the Northern Hemisphere, now’s the time to catch a new comet before it vanishes for 400 years
1 year, 6 months ago

Across the Northern Hemisphere, now’s the time to catch a new comet before it vanishes for 400 years

Associated Press  

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — A newly discovered comet is swinging through our cosmic neighborhood for the first time in more than 400 years. Stargazers across the Northern Hemisphere should catch a glimpse as soon as possible — either this week or early next — because it will be another 400 years before the wandering ice ball returns. “So you really …

Astronomers just discovered a comet that could be brighter than most stars
2 years ago

Astronomers just discovered a comet that could be brighter than most stars

The Hindu  

Hot on the heels of the disappointing Green Comet, astronomers have just discovered a new comet with the potential to be next year’s big story – C/2023 A3. Introducing comet C/2023 A3 Every year, a few dozen new comets are discovered – dirty snowballs moving on highly elongated paths around the Sun. Astronomers promised the public “the comet of the …

Comet not seen since humans first left Africa 80,000 years ago is making a return trip to Earth
2 years ago

Comet not seen since humans first left Africa 80,000 years ago is making a return trip to Earth

Daily Mail  

A comet not seen since ancient humans first ventured out of Africa 80,000 years ago is on a return path toward Earth - and it should be visible to the naked eye. While not much is known about the comet, data shows it is a 'very large object' that should safely soar around the sun before being visible to the …

Green comet zooming our way, last visited 50,000 years ago
2 years, 1 month ago

Green comet zooming our way, last visited 50,000 years ago

Associated Press  

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — A comet is streaking back our way after 50,000 years. So do look up, contrary to the title of the killer-comet movie “Don’t Look Up.” Discovered less than a year ago, this harmless green comet already is visible in the northern night sky with binoculars and small telescopes, and possibly the naked eye in the darkest …

Green comet 2023 is now visible from Earth for the first time in 50,000 years
2 years, 1 month ago

Green comet 2023 is now visible from Earth for the first time in 50,000 years

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The E3 comet – also known as C/2022 E3 – is not just a once-in-a-lifetime event, it …

India's highest telescope captures comet that last came to Earth 50,000 years ago
2 years, 2 months ago

India's highest telescope captures comet that last came to Earth 50,000 years ago

India Today  

The Himalayan Chandra Telescope on the foothills of Mount Saraswati in Ladakh's Hanle has captured the first images of a newly discovered comet that last arrived in the skies above Earth about 60,000 years ago. Astronomers expect that the comet will be visible in the skies above Earth in the early week of February and could be seen with the …

Once in 50,000-year comet may be visible to the naked eye
2 years, 2 months ago

Once in 50,000-year comet may be visible to the naked eye

The Hindu  

A newly discovered comet could be visible to the naked eye as it shoots past Earth and the Sun in the coming weeks for the first time in 50,000 years, astronomers have said. Rare visitor The comet has spent most of its life "at least 2,500 times more distant than the Earth is from the Sun", Prince said. Biver said …

Comet last seen when Neanderthals existed 50,000 years ago is revealed in a new image
2 years, 2 months ago

Comet last seen when Neanderthals existed 50,000 years ago is revealed in a new image

Daily Mail  

A comet not seen since Neanderthals walked the Earth is set to make a return trip - and astronomers have shared the first detailed image of the 'cosmic snowball.' The comet is currently 117 million miles from Earth and is set to reach the sun on January 1, loop around and make its closest approach to our planet. This comet …

Nasa’s shares image of most distant in-bound comet ever found
2 years, 8 months ago

Nasa’s shares image of most distant in-bound comet ever found

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Amateur astronomer Jose Chambo captured an image of comet C/2017 K2 on 20 June, which is now …

Researchers discover a gargantuan comet 1,000 times bigger than usual heading towards Earth
3 years, 5 months ago

Researchers discover a gargantuan comet 1,000 times bigger than usual heading towards Earth

Firstpost  

Scientists predict that the comet will come closest to the Earth about a decade later, sometime in the year 2031. A gigantic comet, estimated to be about 1,000 times more massive than a typical comet, is heading towards the inner solar system. Later, the object appeared to have a tail - an indicator of being a comet and was seen …

WATCH: Timelapse Video of Comet ISON Captured by NASA's Hubble Telescope is Out of the World
4 years, 4 months ago

WATCH: Timelapse Video of Comet ISON Captured by NASA's Hubble Telescope is Out of the World

News 18  

Time works in mysterious ways especially in space, and a seven-year-old video by NASA proves just that. The latest video shared on the official Instagram account of NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope shows a journey of a comet travelling through space. One user commented, “Thank u hubble u always make my day,” while others expressed how they are learning a lot …

See Comet Neowise this week, or wait 6800 years
4 years, 8 months ago

See Comet Neowise this week, or wait 6800 years

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Comet Neowise or C/2020 F3 has become the object of interest for the 1000-strong community of stargazers and astronomy enthusiasts in Hyderabad. Neowise is a comet discovered on March 27 by NASA's, Near-Earth Object Wide-field Infrared Survey Explorer, an orbiting telescope. Explaining how one can spot the Neowise comet, Dr. BG Sidharth, director, BM Birla Science Centre, Hyderabad said, …

Why is NEOWISE comet trending? Catch the rare sight before it vanishes for 6000 years
4 years, 8 months ago

Why is NEOWISE comet trending? Catch the rare sight before it vanishes for 6000 years

India TV News  

The sky always has something exciting to offer! The pictures of the newly discovered comet were first shared by a NASA astronaut Bob Behnken on Twitter on Sunday and left the internet amazed. Have a look at the pictures here: As per NASA, "Through about the middle of the month, the comet is visible around 10 degrees above the northeastern …

Comet Neowise will be visible with the naked eye this week
4 years, 8 months ago

Comet Neowise will be visible with the naked eye this week

CNN  

CNN — A newly-discovered comet dubbed NEOWISE will be visible this week to the naked eye. The comet, officially known as C/2020 F3, was spotted by NASA’s NEOWISE satellite in March, as it made its initial approach to the sun. C/2020 F3 is seen nearing Earth in this photo tweeted by ISS astronaut Ivan Vagnery ROSCOSMOS/Ivan Vagner Those in the …

Hubble Space Telescope captures breaking of comet Atlas into dozens of pieces
4 years, 10 months ago

Hubble Space Telescope captures breaking of comet Atlas into dozens of pieces

India TV News  

NASA's Hubble Space Telescope on Thursday captured a fragile comet, C/2019 Y4, disintegrate into more than two dozen pieces. "Their appearance changes substantially between the two days, so much so that it's quite difficult to connect the dots," said David Jewitt, Professor at University of California, Los Angeles, and leader of one of two teams that photographed the doomed comet …

Hubble catches interstellar comet as it flies past the sun
5 years, 3 months ago

Hubble catches interstellar comet as it flies past the sun

CNN  

CNN — The Hubble Space Telescope had a front row seat to capture the best and closest image to date of interstellar comet 2I/Borisov, a visitor that originated from outside of our solar system. On Sunday, the comet passed within 190 million miles of Earth on its closest approach before continuing on through our solar system. The comet won’t remain …

New comet likely visitor from another solar system
5 years, 6 months ago

New comet likely visitor from another solar system

Associated Press  

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — The solar system may have another foreign guest. Both NASA and the European Space Agency are reporting that a newly discovered comet zooming toward the sun is likely from another star. Astronomers said Thursday it’s traveling 93,000 mph, so fast it likely originated outside our solar system. “We are now working on getting more observations of …

Stargazers to witness yet another celestial treat as brightest comet to pass by Earth today
6 years, 3 months ago

Stargazers to witness yet another celestial treat as brightest comet to pass by Earth today

India TV News  

Stargazers are in for a treat as the “brightest comet” is set to make one of the 10 closest comet flybys of Earth in 70 years, and one may even be able to see it without a telescope on Sunday, NASA said. Comet Wirtanen has already been visible in larger amateur telescopes, and while the brightness of comets is notoriously …

Nasa's Neowise mission discovers a comet that may be visible from the first week of 2017
8 years, 2 months ago

Nasa's Neowise mission discovers a comet that may be visible from the first week of 2017

Firstpost  

The comet is likely to be visible with a pair of binoculars, but scientists cannot be sure as the brightness of a comet is notoriously hard to estimate. One is a comet that is likely to be visible over the first week of 2017, and the other is a mysterious object that appears to straddle the line between being a …

See Pic! NASA's Hubble space telescope captures incredible image of a comet breaking apart
8 years, 6 months ago

See Pic! NASA's Hubble space telescope captures incredible image of a comet breaking apart

India TV News  

NASA's Hubble space telescope has captured amazing images of the most detailed observation of a comet breaking apart 108 million kilometres from Earth. The images were taken over three days in January 2016, Hubble showed 25 fragments consisting of a mixture of ice and dust that are drifting away from the comet at a pace equivalent to the walking speed …

Halley's Comet return: Keep your eyes peeled for a cosmic fireworks display later this month
10 years, 5 months ago

Halley's Comet return: Keep your eyes peeled for a cosmic fireworks display later this month

The Independent  

Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Halley’s Comet makes a return to our skies this month – …

Dazzling 'comet of the century' is still intact! Icy ball 15 times brighter than the moon might be visible in December IF it survives
11 years, 5 months ago

Dazzling 'comet of the century' is still intact! Icy ball 15 times brighter than the moon might be visible in December IF it survives

Daily Mail  

Dazzling 'comet of the century' is still intact! Icy ball 15 times brighter than the moon might be visible in December - IF it survives There were fears that Comet ISON, which promised to be visible from Earth in broad daylight later this year, had fizzled out But an image from the Hubble Telescope has confirmed the nucleus of the …

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