The ancient comet—dubbed the “comet of the century”—returns to the inner solar system only once every 80,000 years.

Look to the night sky on Saturday for the best chance to see a comet that won't be back for another 80,000 years, according to NASA.The big picture: The comet, known as C/2023 A3 Tsuchinshan-ATLAS, is expected to be closest to Earth on Oct.

To get the best view of the comet, go outside about an hour after sunset and look west. The comet should be visible from the northern and southern hemispheres. While you can see the comet with the naked eye, binoculars and telescopes will give you a better view of it.

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.

Don't miss the the celestial wonder on spectacular display on Tuesday night—if you do, you'll be waiting a while to see it

Comet C/2023 (Tsuchinshan-ATLAS) is putting on a once-in-a-lifetime show. Here's how to see it before it leaves.

People around central Illinois got to see a comet that was discovered in 2023. The comet, called C/2023 A3 Tsuchinshan-ATLAS, (A3 for short) survived its close transit of the sun and is visible in the western sky.

Photographers have immortalized Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS and you can, too. But you'd better be quick – it won't be around for much longer