Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS has an 80,000 year orbit and, it just so happens, that it is now approaching its closest pass to Earth.

Weather and time will play an important role of viewing the comet. It will only be visible for a few minutes before fading from view. The comet will be low on the western horizon after sunset from mid to late October. It will be near Venus. The best way to measure this is take two fists held at arm's length.

While the northern lights captivated countless people across the Tri-State Area this week, Mother Nature isn't finished showing off yet.