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1. • September 28, 2024

     • On September 28, 2024, Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS will reach its closest point to the Sun, or perihelion, coming within 36 million miles of our star—roughly the same distance as Mercury.
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   When will a comet come to Earth?

   • The newfound comet will make its closest approach to Earth on Oct. 24, when it will come within 81.8 million miles (131.6 million km) of our planet. Four days later, on Oct. 28, it will reach its closest point to the sun, or perihelion, when it will skim past our home star at a distance of around 765,000 miles (1.2 million km).

   Scientists discover bright 'sungrazer' comet that could be visible with

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   How fast does a comet go around the Sun?

   • Compare that to when the comet was speeding around the sun at perihelion on Feb. 9, 1986 at 33.77 miles (54.52 km) per second; some 121,572 miles (195,609 km) per hour. So, after Dec. 8, the comet will again — for the first time in nearly 38 years — be approaching the sun.

   Halley's Comet begins its 38-year journey back toward Earth tonight

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   Where can you see the brightest comet in a decade?

   • The brightest comet in over a decade is still visible in the night sky! C/2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan-ATLAS) is fading away, leaving the inner Solar System, but if you grab a pair of binoculars, you can still catch it in the evening over the western horizon. Not sure where to look? No problem!

   Comet Atlas 2024 | C/2023 A3 | Comet Tsuchinshan-Atlas - Star Walk

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   When will a comet be visible in the night sky?

   • At its peak brightness, between Oct. 24 and Oct. 28, the comet will be brighter than Venus and most other objects in the night sky, Forbes reported. However, it will only really be visible just before sunrise in the Southern Hemisphere.

   Scientists discover bright 'sungrazer' comet that could be visible with

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   Where does a comet come from?

   • However, it likely comes from the Oort Cloud — a large reservoir of comets and other icy objects near the solar system's edge — and probably hasn't been this close to the sun for centuries. The newfound comet will make its closest approach to Earth on Oct. 24, when it will come within 81.8 million miles (131.6 million km) of our planet.

   Scientists discover bright 'sungrazer' comet that could be visible with

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   Is Halley's comet heading back to Earth?

   • The most famous comet of all is headed back toward Earth. Halley's comet reached aphelion—its farthest point from the sun—on Dec. 8, at which point it began its long journey back to the sun. For the first time in 38 years, according to space.com, the cosmic snowball will begin to increase its orbital velocity on its return trip.

   Halley's comet is finally headed back to the sun: When you can see it

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4. www.skyatnightmagazine.com › advice › comet-c-2023-aWhat to expect from Comet C/2023 A3 in October 2024 | BBC Sky ...

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   Comet C/2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan–ATLAS) is set to take centre stage in October 2024. Follow our guide to find out how to see it and key dates.

5. starwalk.space › en › newsComet October 2024: Tsuchinshan-Atlas | Comet Atlas 2024 | C ...

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   2 days ago · The brightest comet in over a decade is still visible in the night sky! C/2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan-ATLAS) is fading away, leaving the inner Solar System, but if you grab a pair of binoculars, you can still catch it in the evening over the western horizon.

6. nasaspacenews.com › 2024 › 09Unmissable Celestial Spectacle: Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS’s ...

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   Sep 29, 2024 · On September 28, 2024, Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS will reach its closest point to the Sun, or perihelion, coming within 36 million miles of our star—roughly the same distance as Mercury. This close approach presents both an opportunity and a risk.

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8. www.livescience.com › space › cometsScientists discover bright 'sungrazer' comet that could be ...

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   Oct 8, 2024 · The newfound comet will make its closest approach to Earth on Oct. 24, when it will come within 81.8 million miles (131.6 million km) of our planet. Four days later, on Oct. 28, it will reach...

9. phys.org › news › 2023-12-halley-comet-sunHalley's comet is finally headed back to the sun: When you ...

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   Dec 12, 2023 · Halley's comet reached aphelion—its farthest point from the sun—on Dec. 8, at which point it began its long journey back to the sun. The most famous comet of all is headed back toward Earth.

10. earthobservatory.nasa.gov › images › 153444Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS Arrives from Afar

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    Oct 11, 2024 · Earth-based observers looking to the night sky may be treated to a rare sight in autumn 2024. Comet C/2023 A3 Tsuchinshan-ATLAS, which likely traveled from the outer reaches of our solar system, made its closest transit past the Sun on September 27 and was expected to come within approximately 70 million kilometers (44 million miles) of Earth on October 12.

11. www.space.com › halleys-comet-returnHalley's Comet begins its 38-year journey back toward Earth ...

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    Dec 8, 2023 · On Friday, Dec. 8, Halley's Comet reaches its farthest point from the sun and begins its journey back through the solar system.