The “comet of the century” will be seen this Saturday: at what time does it reach its peak visibility
Some people are fascinated by being able to see some natural aspects that occur in our land. It is for this reason that comet Tsuchinshan-ATLASknown as the “comet of the century” comes to dazzle us once again. It is one of the most anticipated astronomical phenomena of recent decades and It will pass by Earth this Saturday, October 12.
Comet of the Century: what time does it pass over Argentina tonight and how to see it
The comet of the century: an astronomical phenomenon that will dazzle the Earth on October 12
This discovery found in early 2023, by the Observatorio Tsuchinshan in Chinawill revisit the planet after 26,000 years. Los kitescomposed of ice, dust and rocks, They have fascinated humanity since ancient times.
When and how we can see Tsuchinshan-ATLAS
The comet of the century reached its perihelion, or closest point to the Sun, the September 27, 2024. Starting October 12the comet will make a close approach to Earth, at about 83 million kilometers, and will also be visible at sunset, approximately half an hour after sunset. solin the west direction. During this phase, the comet will continue to dim, but will still be observable with binoculars or telescopes.
During those days, the best time to observe it will be in the early morning, between 5:00 and 6:00 AMwhen the sky is still dark, but close to dawn, which will allow you to see its bright tail illuminated by the sun. The observation will be more favorable if you are in an elevated place free of obstacles on the eastern horizon. It is expected that remain visible until the end of October 2024, especially in the northern hemispheree.
What are the keys to being able to observe the comet of the century?
To make your experience unique, experts recommend moving to an area with little or no light pollution. Because large cities prevent astronomical phenomena from being seen with the naked eye.
Although, in this case it will be possible to distinguish it with the naked eye, It is advisable to use binoculars or a telescope. Make sure your equipment is in good condition and know how it works before observing. A tripod can be useful to keep devices stable.
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