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24 amazing space images from 2024

Space.com's 24 space images of 2024! The most awe-inspiring space photos of the year from our Space Images of the Day.

Astrophotographer captures comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS growing an anti-tail (photos)

Astrophotographer captures comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS growing an anti-tail (photos)

Astrophotographer Miguel Claro captured Comet C/2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan-ATLAS) from the Dark Sky Alqueva reserve in Portugal on Oct. 13, 2024 as the comet was displaying an 'anti-tail.'

See the 'comet of the century' light up the night sky in breathtaking photos

See the 'comet of the century' light up the night sky in breathtaking photos

Comet A3 Tsuchinshan-ATLAS proved to be photogenic as it lit up the early autumn skies of the Northern Hemisphere this month.

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

Have you seen comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS yet? If you haven't yet seen 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.

Rare illusion gives 'once-in-a-lifetime' comet a seemingly impossible 2nd tail after closest approach to Earth for 80,000 years

New photos of comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS appear to show a faint "anti-tail" pointing away in the wrong direction. The puzzling extra limb is the result of a rare illusion that is only possible when our planet is in a certain position.

The dazzling Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS is emerging in the night sky: How to see it

Scientists are excited to begin capturing Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS as the object is expected to soon be very bright in the night sky.

Please Don’t Miss Your Chance to View This Comet That Hasn’t Been Seen Since the Neanderthals

Comet C/2023 A3 Tsuchishan-Atlas visit is a link to our deep past and a slightly unnerving prompt to think about our future.

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How to see the "comet of the century"

How to see the "comet of the century"

Comet Tsuchinshan-Atlas will make a pass close to the Sun throughout late September and October. Don't miss it

Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS nears the sun this month. Will it be visible to the naked eye?

Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS nears the sun this month. Will it be visible to the naked eye?

Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS will sweep around the sun on Sept. 27 to make a brief foray into the morning sky. Will it be a bright naked-eye object with a significant tail? Here's where and when you might be able to see it.

Bright comet headed toward Earth could be visible with the naked eye

Bright comet headed toward Earth could be visible with the naked eye

The incoming comet Tsuchinshan–ATLAS might become as brilliant as Venus during its close approach to Earth this fall, potentially making it visible to the naked eye.

Astronomers just discovered a comet that could be brighter than most stars when we see it next year. Or will it?

Astronomers just discovered a comet that could be brighter than most stars when we see it next year. Or will it?

Although it is still more than 18 months from its closest approach to Earth and the sun, comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS already has social media buzzing, with optimistic articles being written about how it could be a spectacular sight.

Astronomers just discovered a comet that could be brighter than most stars when we see it next year. Or will it?

Astronomers just discovered a comet that could be brighter than most stars when we see it next year. Or will it?

Hot on the heels of the disappointing Green Comet, astronomers have just discovered a new comet with the potential to be next year’s big story – C/2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan-ATLAS).

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