Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Comet at Moonrise

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for October 4, 2024 is “Comet at Moonrise,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Gabriel Zaparolli). The original explanation runs about 144 words.

Comet at Moonrise
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Gabriel Zaparolli Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Comet C/2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan-ATLAS) is growing brighter in planet Earth’s sky. Fondly known as comet A3, this new visitor to the inner Solar System is traveling from the distant Oort cloud .”

— APOD editors, October 4, 2024

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
October 4, 2024
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Gabriel Zaparolli
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 144 words

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