‘Comet of the century’ that was last viewed by neanderthals 80,000 years ago could be seen tonight
A comet that was last viewed by the Neanderthals tens of thousands of years ago could be seen tonight, with astrologists calling it the “comet of the century”.
Stargazing photographers capture 'comet of the century'
Here are some of the best pictures of Tsuchinshan-ATLAS taken by photographers from around the UK.
Stargazers race to capture 'Comet of the Century'
Photographers and stargazers across the UK captured breathtaking images of Comet A3 (Tsuchinshan-ATLAS), dubbed the "comet of the century,"
'Comet of the century' captured in photos across the globe
ATLAS, did not disappoint astronomers as it came within approximately 44 million miles of Earth on Saturday night.
How to spot 'comet of the century' in UK skies
The comet follows the UK's skies being splashed with colour from the Northern Lights overnight on Thursday. The lights, also known as aurora borealis, were expected to be seen only as far south as the Midlands, but the spectacle was visible from the top of the UK in the Shetland Islands down to London.
When and where to see the ‘comet of the century’ Saturday night
A comet that last passed Earth 80,000 years ago, when Neanderthals walked the Earth, will be visible to the naked eye starting Saturday evening. The comet is named Tsuchinshan-ATLAS, and scientists have dubbed it the “comet of the century” due to its brightness and visibility.
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Stargazers will have the chance to spot what could be the most impressive comet of the year over the coming weeks.