How to see rare comet before it disappears for the next 160,000 years
A once-in-a-lifetime comet just made its closest approach to the Sun, becoming visible for the first time in 160,000 years. During perihelion on Monday, Comet C/2024 G3 came within 8.6 million miles of our home star.
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Comet ATLAS hit a maximum magnitude of -3.4 during its close encounter with the sun, just shy of the brightness of Venus in the night sky.
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The object is designated Comet C/2024 G3 (ATLAS), as it was first reported by the Asteroid Terrestrial-impact Last Alert System (ATLAS) telescope in Chile. Don’t let the name of the telescope worry you—the comet will pass by Earth, not impact it—but that’s only if the comet manages to survive a near pass of the Sun on January 13.
Rare comet may be visible for first time in 160,000 years
A bright comet could be visible in skies across the globe over the coming days for the first time in 160,000 years. Nasa said the future brightness of a comet is "notoriously hard" to predict, but that Comet C/2024 G3 (Atlas) could remain bright enough to be seen by the naked eye.
Look Up! A Comet Seen Every 160,000 Years Lights the Sky
The night sky has always fascinated humanity, serving as a canvas for celestial wonders like stars, planets, and the occasional comet. For hobby astronomers, the opportunity to spot a rare comet is a thrilling event.
Don't Use Binoculars to Witness This Rare Comet
This week is likely the last time in a while you'll be able to catch a certain rare sight in the night sky—and by "in a while," we're talking around 160,000 years. Per the BBC, Comet C/2024 G3, aka Atlas,
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