"Comet Tsuchinshan–ATLAS to Outshine Stars in 2024"
TL;DR
Comet C/2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan–ATLAS) is expected to become visible to the naked eye by late summer or early autumn, potentially reaching a brightness comparable to Venus. It will make its closest approach to the Sun on September 27 and to Earth on October 12, offering a spectacular view if it brightens as predicted.
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