Photographers have immortalized Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS and you can, too. But you'd better be quick – it won't be around for much longer

A rare celestial event is lighting up the night sky this month as Comet Tsuchinshan-Atlas makes its closest approach to Earth for the first time in roughly 80,000 years.

Get out there just after sunset to see the once-in-a-lifetime Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS Probably as far as most are concerned, Comet Tsuchinshan–ATLAS will put on its best showing in the evening sky during the two-week timeframe beginning Oct.

New York and New Jersey have another chance to see a rare comet tonight, as the October 2024 supermoon appears for the next few days.

Comet C/2023 (Tsuchinshan-ATLAS) is putting on a once-in-a-lifetime show. Here's how to see it before it leaves.

Their signature fiery look is created when the comet is near the sun, and the gases heat up and form the glowi

Comet C/2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan-ATLAS) has been seen all around the world recently, and is set to be seen in Florida's night sky tonight, and the next few days, then not seen again for another 80,000 years.

Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS has an 80,000-year orbit, and it just so happens that it is now approaching its closest pass to Earth.

It should be visible through the end of October, clear skies permitting. Comet Tsuchinshan-Atlas should be bright enough to see with the naked eye, but binoculars and telescopes will give a better view.