To get the best view of the comet, go outside about an hour after sunset and look west. The comet should be visible from the northern and southern hemispheres. While you can see the comet with the naked eye, binoculars and telescopes will give you a better view of it.

Comet Tsuchinshan-Atlas, described by stargazing enthusiasts as the "Comet of the Century," will make its closest pass to Earth on Sunday. It should be bright enough to see with the naked eye, but binoculars and telescopes will give a better view.

ATLAS, also known as C/2023 A3, is expected to be visible to the naked eye for several weeks this October across the Northern Hemisphere, with the best opportunity between Oct. 12 and 26, according to NASA.

ATLAS, recently discovered by astronomers from China and South Africa, will make its closest approach to Earth. This celestial traveler, originating from the distant Oort Cloud, will be best visible from the Southern Hemisphere,

Currently visible just before dawn, the comet of the year will soon be visible after sunset and remain trackable through the end of October.

A ”once in a lifetime” comet is expected to light up the night sky as it passes by Earth later this week. Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS will be bright enough to view by the naked eye for most of October. Here’s how to make sure you don’t miss the rare sighting.

Your unusual chance to see a comet in the sky is here. C/2023 A3 Tsuchinshan-ATLAS was discovered by astronomers in 2023 — and will appear to the naked eye over the next couple weeks.

The emergence of Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS into the evening sky presents a great opportunity for casual viewers and astronomy buffs to see one of nature's wonders.

The Oort Cloud comet — also known as the Tsuchinshan-ATLAS — will be lighting up the sky starting Oct. 9 Stargazers will be able to witness a "once-in-a-lifetime" comet in the night sky this weekend.