The comet is making its closest approach to the sun today, receiving a boost of heat and brightness
Space Weather News for Sep. 27, 2024
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COMET TSUCHINSHAN-ATLAS AT PERIHELION: Today, Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS is making its closest approach to the the sun (perihelion), receiving a boost of heat and brightness before it approaches Earth in early October. Sky watchers in both hemispheres can see the comet just before local sunrise. It's an easy target for binoculars, and some observers say they can see it with the naked eye despite the rosy glare of dawn.
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