Tuesday, October 15, 2024

October Night Skies

Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS (C/2023 A3 to astronomers) has been making an appearance since September.  Between now and the end of the month will be your last opportunity to see this in the night sky before it disappears into the cosmos.  Astronomers believe that this celestial body circles the sun about once every 80,000 years.

Brighter than the planet Jupiter it is easy to spot with the naked eye.  Binoculars or a telescope will enhance your viewing pleasure. 

Finally, was home to catch a photo last evening as the sun set.

Too many trees around here.  Although the foreground lighting from the porch lights is interesting.....

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