"Rare Comet to Outshine Stars This Fall"
TL;DR
Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS (C/2023 A3) is expected to become visible to the naked eye in October 2024, potentially reaching a brightness comparable to Venus. This long-period comet, discovered in February 2023, will be best viewed from the northern hemisphere just after sunset following its closest approach to the sun on October 10, 2024.
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