"Most anticipated" comet of 2024 returns this weekend after 80,000 years
https://nicelydesignaterefrigerate.com/t0q4e4jm4?key=60170acf2c391126ae9a4aa7481c8b92 "Most anticipated" comet of 2024 returns this weekend after 80,000 years Something absolutely fascinating is headed our way. For the first time in 80,000 years, the comet C/2023 A3 — also known as Tsuchinshan-ATLAS — is making its grand return to our skies. The last individuals to witness this celestial spectacle were our ancestors who first ventured out of Africa. Return of comet C/2023 A3 The comet, appearing as a faint, star-like smudge trailed by a hazy tail, should be visible just before dawn on four consecutive mornings – from Friday to Monday. It’s important to note that comet C/2023 A3 was only discovered last year, yet scientists have determined that it visited our planet around 80,000 years ago. This estimate is based on its elliptical trajectory. Bend in the comet’s tail Matthew Dominick, a NASA astronaut currently aboard the International Space Station, shared a captivating video...