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Will Comet A3 and Comet S1 become visible in October skies?
Comet A3 Tsuchinshan-ATLAS isn't the only possible comet for the coming month. There are 2 comets that might become bright in October 2024.
October 7, 2024
Tonight
Visible planets and night sky guide for October
Visible planets and night sky guide for October 2024. The moon hangs near the bright red star Antares this evening. Comet livestream at 12:15 CDT (17:15 UTC)!
Sun
Sun news October 7: Auroras overnight
Sun news update for October 7, 2024. We got some auroras overnight, despite only minor storming. The sun is taking a break with moderate flaring.
October 7, 2024
Today's Image
See the best Comet A3 Tsuchinshan-ATLAS images here
Check out these great photos of Comet A3 Tsuchinshan-ATLAS contributed by EarthSky community members from around the world.
October 6, 2024
Astronomy Essentials
Draconid meteor shower 2024: All you need to know
In 2024, the Draconid meteor shower - also called the Giacobinids - will probably produce the most meteors on the evening of October 7-8.
October 6, 2024
Space
Centaur jets? Webb detects jets of gas on distant icy body
Webb detected jets of carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide gas on a distant icy centaur. This may shed light on the formation and evolution of the solar system.
October 6, 2024
Earth
Dolphins make smile-like expressions during play
Bottlenose dolphins use an open-mouth facial expression when playing with each other, resembling what humans might perceive as a “smile.”
October 6, 2024
Space
1st planet orbiting a sunlike star discovered 29 years ago
On October 6, 1995, astronomers announced the discovery of the first planet orbiting around a distant sunlike star. This planet is known as 51 Pegasi b.
October 6, 2024
Space
Hera mission: Keeping Earth safe from an asteroid collision
The Hera mission is scheduled to launch on October 7, 2024. Will it launch? Hera will explore Dimorphos, which DART hit as a test of planetary defense in 2022.
October 6, 2024
Tonight
What’s that bright star by the moon? It’s Venus!
What's that bright star by the moon? It's not a star at all, it's Venus! Venus is the brightest point of light in our night sky. Learn more here.
October 5, 2024
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