Sky-gazers in the Northern Hemisphere have the opportunity to see comet C/2023 A3 Tsuchinshan-ATLAS, which is anticipated to be incredibly bright and designated "the comet of the century." It will come within 44 million miles of Earth, being visible low on the western horizon after sunset.
Dr. Robert Massey, RAS Deputy Director, highlights the potential for photography opportunities with the comet, indicating that amateur astronomers with DSLR cameras may be able to capture its impressive features.
With an orbital period of 80,000 years, Comet A3 Tsuchinshan-ATLAS will likely not be seen again in human history, making its current visibility a uniquely extraordinary event.
Sally Brummel describes the comet to expect: "It’ll be this fuzzy circle with a long tail stretching away from it," giving sky-watchers a vivid image for their observations.
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