Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS Over the Lincoln Memorial

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for October 14, 2024 is “Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS Over the Lincoln Memorial,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Brennan Gilmore). The original explanation runs about 135 words.

The Lincoln Memorial monument in Washington, DC, USA is pictured from afar. Behind the monument is a sunset-colored pink sky. In the sky, on the upper left, is a white streak that is a comet. Please see the explanation for more detailed inf
Credit & Copyright: Brennan Gilmore Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Go outside at sunset tonight and see a comet! C/2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan-ATLAS) has become visible in the early evening sky in northern locations to the unaided eye.”

— APOD editors, October 14, 2024

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
October 14, 2024
Type
Image
Credit
Credit & Copyright: Brennan Gilmore
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 135 words

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