The Comet, also known as Tsuchinshan-ATLAS came closest to Earth this past weekend. While over 43 million miles away, it can be visible to the eye. “It’s pretty rare to have an opportunity to see a comet by eye like I said I’ve been here almost twenty years and there have been three of them

This week marks the last opportunity to see the "comet of the century", before it disappears for another 80,000 years. Comet A3 (Tsuchinshan-ATLAS) has been visible in recent nights. It was at its brightest on Monday night for sky-gazers across the United Kingdom.

Clear skies this weekend will make the comet easier to spot with binoculars. A good viewing time is about 7 p.m.

If you missed seeing Comet ATLAS in the sky, don't worry, there are more chances to see it this week, as long as there aren't clouds blocking the view, when you look skyward.

The celestial skies have been dazzling over the past week. First it was the aurora, and now it’s a comet passing near the sun. While the viewing may have been best around sunset on Saturday, there is still a small window to view Comet Tsuchinshan-Atlas (C/2023 A3) in the coming days.