Recent astronomy news have been dominated by updates on the comet C/2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan-ATLAS). Though for a few days it was obscured by sunlight and remained hidden to observers, this week C/2023 A3 is gracing our skies with its presence once more. As it recently became visible in the Northern Hemisphere, many astronomy enthusiasts across the world took this opportunity to capture the comet’s flight. Here are some of the best photos of C/2023 A3 from around the globe.
This incredible image was taken by American astronomer Bray Falls from a private observatory in Texas on October 13.
And here’s how our tailed guest looked in the sky over Wakayama Prefecture in Japan on October 14.
The main comet of 2024 was also visible in Portugal. This is how astrophotographer Miguel Claro captured it.
Comet C/2023 A3 in the Netherlands. As in previous photos, this image shows not only the comet’s tail but also its anti-tail, seen here pointing at the Sun. This anti-tail is made up of substantial dust particles whose size and mass make them more resistant to solar winds, so they largely remain clinging to the comet’s orbit.
And here is how the comet appeared over San Francisco. The picture was taken on the night of October 13-14.
The tailed visitor also adorned the coastal landscapes of Florida, where most American launches take place.
In this stunning photo, comet C/2023 A3 TK the peak of Mount Adams in the Rocky Mountains.
The comet can also be observed in Canada. This is what it looked like in Manitoba province on October 14.
The comet’s flight as seen in the Spanish municipality La Pobla de Claramunt.
The final image in our compilation also comes from Spain. It was taken on the outskirts of Seville on October 14.
It’s no secret that comets tend to be confused with other phenomena. You can learn more about objects that are most often mistaken for UFOs in our article.
