BOSTON - There is the potential that a "naked-eye" comet will be visible over Massachusetts for the next few days. In simpler terms, that means a comet that can be seen without the aid of binoculars ...

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Comet C/2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan-ATLAS) is rapidly approaching its closest approach to the sun, which may be the closest it comes to our planet. The comet will reach its brightest at about 36.4 million ...

The Oort Cloud comet — also known as the Tsuchinshan-ATLAS — will be lighting up the sky starting Oct. 9 MARIANA SUAREZ/AFP via Getty Stargazers will be able to witness a "once-in-a-lifetime" comet in ...

There’s always another comet. Last year there was much ballyhoo over the so-called “devil comet,” some will-it-won’t-it drama of Tsunchinshan-ATLAS, and the sudden discovery (and quick demise) of a ...

A comet discovered last year — known as C/2023 A3 Tsuchinshan-ATLAS — is set to make a close approach to Earth in the coming days. The snowy dirtball is nearly 2 miles in diameter and its tail of dust ...

Stargazers will have the opportunity of a lifetime Saturday: the chance to view a newly discovered comet with the naked eye. 3:27 p.m. Oct. 11, 2024A previous version of this article said that the ...

A celestial spectacle not seen since the Stone Age is gracing our night skies, offering stargazers a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS, also known as C/2023 A3 or simply Comet A3 ...

The newest comet to create a buzz among sky watchers was spotted recently, and it will be coming closer to Earth in October - possibly giving us a better look at this once-in-a-lifetime visitor from ...

An ancient comet is gracing our night skies this month. Catch it now because it won’t be back for another 80,000 years. Comet Tsuchinshan–ATLAS, discovered in 2023, is expected to be visible for the ...

A newly discovered green comet tracked by telescopes has likely broken apart as it swung by the sun, dashing hopes of a naked-eye spectacle. Comet SWAN, hailing from the Oort Cloud beyond Pluto, has ...