The coma and long tail of comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS, also called C/2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan–ATLAS), is currently shining at magnitude +0.5. That's well within the grasp of the human eye. It's likely now past its best, but only just, and will likely remain a naked-eye object after sunset in the west until, and possibly through, the weekend.

A rare celestial event is lighting up the night sky this month as Comet Tsuchinshan-Atlas makes its closest approach to Earth for the first time in roughly 80,000 years.

Get out there just after sunset to see the once-in-a-lifetime Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS Probably as far as most are concerned, Comet Tsuchinshan–ATLAS will put on its best showing in the evening sky during the two-week timeframe beginning Oct.

Atlas, a rare and bright comet, should be visible through October, weather permitting. The comet is expected to be visible to the naked eye, but binoculars or telescopes will provide a better view. Comets are frozen remnants from the solar system’s formation.

Their signature fiery look is created when the comet is near the sun, and the gases heat up and form the glowi

It should be visible through the end of October, clear skies permitting. Send us your comet photos and videos via ReportIt! Comet Tsuchinshan-Atlas should be bright enough to see with the naked eye, but binoculars and telescopes will give a better view.

A comet that won't be seen again for 80,000 years is visible in the evening sky! Comet c/2023 A3 Tsuchinshan-ATLAS is visible shortly after sunset in