C/2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan-ATLAS) : Sarà ella La Prossima Grande Cometa ?

The comet C/2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan-ATLAS) is already generating a lot of enthusiasm among astronomers and astronomy enthusiasts. Discovered at the beginning of 2023, it is qualified as a potential "comet of the century". Scheduled to be a highlight of autumn 2024, this comet could offer an extraordinary celestial spectacle.

How to Find C/2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan-ATLAS) in the Sky?

You can locate the comet C/2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan-ATLAS) using astronomy applications like Sky Tonight. Here's how:

1. Open the Sky Tonight application and press the magnifying glass icon at the bottom of the screen.
2. Type "C/2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan-ATLAS)" in the search field and click on the target icon next to the corresponding search result.
3. Follow the application's instructions to point your device at the sky and locate the comet.

Visibility Forecasts for 2024

The forecasts for C/2023 A3 visibility in 2024 are promising:

• May: magnitude 10-11, visible in the evening.
• June: magnitude 9-10, best visibility in the southern hemisphere.
• July: magnitude 8-9, still better visibility in the southern hemisphere.
• August: magnitude 4 by the end of the month, too close to the Sun to be well visible.
• September: magnitude 3-4, begins to appear in the morning sky in the southern hemisphere.
• October: optimal period for observations in the northern hemisphere, with a magnitude that can reach 0-1.
• November: magnitude 4.5-8, visible in the evening.
• December: magnitude 8-10, moving away from the Sun.