Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS is still visible in the night sky, but not for long

Have you seen comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS yet? If you’ve not been able to glimpse the bright, icy space rock that’s traveled from the edge of the solar system, it’s not too late. But you need to see it soon. The coma and long tail of comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS, also called C/2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan–ATLAS), is currently shining at magnitude +0.5. That’s well within the grasp of the human eye. It’s likely now past its best, but only just, and will likely remain a naked-eye object after sunset in the west until, and possibly through, the weekend. After that, it will likely be visible only in binoculars for the rest of October and into early November. A telescope will be needed after that. When and where to see comet Tsuchinshan-ATLASTOP TELESCOPE PICK:(Image credit: Celestron)Want to see comets up close? The Celestron NexStar 4SE is ideal for beginners wanting quality, reliable and quick views of the night sky. It’s sturdily built, quick to set up and automatically locates night sky…