Astronomy Picture of the Day · October 15, 2024

Animation: Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS Tails Prediction

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for October 15, 2024 is “Animation: Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS Tails Prediction,” a video. The video is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Nico Lefaudeux). The original explanation runs about 182 words.

From the explanation

“How bright and strange will the tails of Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS become? The comet has brightened dramatically over the few weeks as it passed its closest to the Sun and, just three days ago, passed its closest to the Earth.”

— APOD editors, October 15, 2024

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: October 15, 2024
Type: Video
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Nico Lefaudeux
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 182 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, October 15, 2024 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2024-october-15-animation-comet-tsuchinshan-atlas-tails-prediction

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