Keep checking the skies for a potential out-of-this-world view.
Unfortunately, the comet might disintegrate before possible viewing.
Heres exactly when you should check the skies to catch this hit-or-miss showing.
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If it disintegrates, nothing will appear in the skies beyond October 28.
(Viewing in the Southern Hemisphere also won’t be as bright.)
)Map out either comet from your location onStellarium Web.
Small-Body Database Lookup.C/2024 S1 (ATLAS).
James, Nick.Interesting new sungrazing comet discovered.
Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS Arrives from Afar.
Published October 12, 2024.
