Comet C / 2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan-ATLAS) was discovered in early 2023. It quickly captured the imagination of observers around the world. After a period of good visibility in the southern hemisphere in September and passing close to the Sun, the comet begins to circle the evening sky of the northern hemisphere!
– Why should you be excited about what’s to come? As the comet has been close to the Sun in recent days, its brightness has increased significantly due to a phenomenon known as “forward scattering”. And although it is difficult to say exactly how bright it is in such conditions, estimates show a brightness of -1.5 magnitude. (luminosity of Sirius) up to -4 magnitude. (illumination of Venus) – we read on the profile “With your head in the stars” on Facebook.
When and where will you see comet C/2023 A3?
The comet is slowly moving away from the Sun in the sky. The further it is from the strong glow, the better for the viewers. But at the same time, its brightness decreases every day. That’s why it’s worth hurrying. The comet should be clearly visible in the sky until the end of October.
– C/2023 A3 will be visible shortly after sunset over the western horizon. It is best to find it just after nightfall […]about 45 minutes after sunset – adds the author of the “Head in the Stars” profile.
Therefore, the comet should be expected in the sky around 18:40.
The comet should be visible from anywhere, but is best seen in a dark suburban sky with an open horizon to the west.
However, it is worth equipping yourself with binoculars. The comet is a scattered object, so it is best viewed with the naked eye or with a device that magnifies it a little, such as binoculars. This way we can see it more clearly.
You can also follow the comet using free applications, including: TheSkyLive.com and Stellarium.
2024-10-16 05:02:00
#comet #visible #naked #eye #special #sight #sky #awaits
