Comet Visible for First Time in 80,000 Years Photographed Over Chilean Desert
A comet that hasn't been seen from Earth for more than 80,000 years was spotted in the sky over the weekend, raising the possibility that it will return in mid-October. Comet Tuchinshan-Atlas, also known as Comet A3, was captured on camera in the Atacama Desert by Chile-based astronomer Yuri Beletsky on Thursday morning. Another photo […]
Comet Visible for First Time in 80,000 Years Captured Over Chilean Desert
A comet that hasn't been seen from Earth for more than 80,000 years was spotted in the sky over the weekend, raising the possibility that it will return in mid-October. Comet Tuchinshan-Atlas, also known as Comet A3, was captured on camera in the Atacama Desert by Chile-based astronomer Yuri Beletsky on Thursday morning. Another photo […]
Comet visible from Earth for first time in 80,000 years: ‘Most anticipated comet of the year’
A comet not seen for more than 80,000 years will likely be visible from Earth in two separate periods next month. Comet Atlas Gassan, also known as Comet A3, is thought to have an orbit around the Sun for more than 80,000 years. According to Earth.com. The comet will first become visible on September 27th […]
Bright Space Rock To Light Up Sky This Week, Comet To Visit After 80,000 Years
The comet will appear as a faint star-like mass with a hazy tail. Comet C/2023 A3, also known as Comet Tschingshan-Atlas, is returning to Earth. Our ancestors last witnessed this unusual sight about 80,000 years ago. Resembling a fuzzy star with a tail, the comet can be seen in the early morning sky from Friday […]
What is the ‘Devil Comet:’ officially called Comet 12/Pons-Brooks?
In April 2024, a total solar eclipse was the center of celestial attention, but the “Devil Comet” also attracted the attention of astronomy enthusiasts. Officially and scientifically known as 12P/Ponds-Brooks, a nickname that alludes to its downfall, the unusual comet has made its first close approach to Earth in 71 years. What makes this comet […]
‘Apocalypse Now’? Solar eclipse, ‘Devil Comet’ & Red Heifer prophecy
A million people are expected to travel to Texas alone on April 8 to witness a total solar eclipse across parts of the United States, plunging the state into darkness. While many people are excited to see a once-in-a-lifetime celestial event, power outages can also affect the amount of solar power produced. The Electric Reliability […]
Massive comet with outbursts of brightness makes its approach toward Sun
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Massive ‘Devil Comet’ with ice volcano and ‘horns’ to light up Earth skies
A “devil’s comet” twice the size of Mount Everest is hurtling toward Earth, but it probably poses no threat to humanity, astronomers say. “It may be bright enough to be seen with the naked eye or binoculars, but it’s not because it’s going to be super close,” Teddy Kaleta, a postdoctoral fellow at Lowell Observatory […]
Volcanic ‘Devil Comet’ Heading Towards Earth
Scientists say there’s no need to worry about a rare exploding “Devil’s Comet” more than three times the size of Mount Everest set to light up Earth’s skies in April. The comet, known in scientific circles as 12P/Pons Brooks, is one of the few comets to orbit an active cryovolcano, said Richard Miles of the […]
Massive ‘Devil Comet’ with ice volcano and ‘horns’ to light up Earth skies
Astronomers say a “devil’s comet” twice the size of Mount Everest is hurtling toward Earth, but it probably poses no threat to humans. “It may be bright enough to be seen with the naked eye or binoculars, but it’s not because it’s going to be super close,” Teddy Kaleta, a postdoctoral fellow at Lowell Observatory […]
