In the coming days, comet C/2024 G3 (Atlas) will be visible in the sky for the first time in a few years with 160,000 people. It was so bright that a so-called comet touched the sun from its orbit.
On Monday night, the comet will reach perihelion, which means it will be closest to the Sun. Even at its brightest, it is not easy to observe and can prove dangerous to equipment and vision. It’s worth waiting a few days until the risk is reduced.
A rare comet seen for the first time in 160,000 years. year
Dr Shyam Balaji, a researcher in particle astrophysics and cosmology at King’s College London, told the BBC: “As with any comet, visibility and brightness can be unpredictable.”
The exact location where the comet will be visible is unknown, but experts believe it is best observed from the southern hemisphere. In the Northern Hemisphere (including Poland), observing comets can be difficult due to their position relative to the Sun.
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This is not the first time a comet has appeared in the sky. It was previously observable 160,000 years ago. years ago.
C/2024 G3 (Atlas) was discovered last year thanks to the Asteroid Earth Impact Final Warning System. This comet can shine as brightly as Venus and is classified as a so-called comet because it is so close to the Sun. A comet touches the sun.
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