Key Points
C/2023 A3, also known as TsuchinshanATLAS and considered the comet of the century, will appear in all its splendor in our sky during September and October 2024..
Due to its characteristics, astronomers believe it will be exceptionally bright, similar to Halleys comet in 1986 or NEOWISE in 2020...
Solar radiation from the starin our case the sunvaporizes some of the comets frozen material, blowing gas and dust away from the nucleus that then reflects the stars light..
During this period, the comet will reach its minimum distance from the sun, before beginning its journey back out of the solar system...
According to the specialized blog Cometography, the day when C/2023 A3 will shine the brightest will be October 2. The comets tail will be long and spectacular at this point due to its proximity to the sun...
