Mount Diablo Astronomical Society

View Comet C/2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan-ATLAS)

Thursday, October 10 - Thursday, October 24, 2024

Event

It’s time to catch what is predicted to be quite a spectacular view of Comet C/2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan-ATLAS) in the western sky starting about 30 minutes after sunset, best viewing window is about October 10th through October 24th.  Low on the western hoirizon.

This article from EarthSky.org gives you finder charts and lots of information about the comet: https://earthsky.org/space/comet-c-2023-a3-sep-oct-2024-tsuchinshan-atlas/

 

Date: Thursday, October 10 - Thursday, October 24, 2024

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