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Once in a Lifetime Comet Visible this October

Once in a Lifetime Comet is Passing by and expected to be Visible after Sunset this October
Credit: Meteorologist Andy Meade

A rare comet is expected to pass by tomorrow visible to the east on the low horizon early in the morning and throughout the rest of October even possibly into November and December according to StarWalk

Credit: Meteorologist Andy Meade

A Comet gets its colors and trails from the burning ice, dust, and gas it has when passing by the sun which its already made its closest approach to the Sun on September 27th. These trails can extend miles and miles out taking up much of the Night Sky for a beautiful sight. It is expected to pass in front of the sun limiting visibility during October 3rd to October 9th but still can be briefly visible possibly during the daytime either visible under great conditions or through telescope. Thankfully for our weather pattern we are having, we shouldn't have any issues seeing this comet during its bright times if the crystal-clear skies persist. It has been reported by folks who have seen the Comet state that it was visible for up to two minutes. According to StarWalk, this is a brief summarization of the possible outlook for Comet A3 for its journey passing the Blue Marble. 

Credit: Meteorologist Andy Meade

The best time to view the comet with its Brightest being on October 12th with a range between October 10-12th. The Best view will be looking west with each day in between and after until the end of October increasing North with each pass by. It is reported to be visible just with your eyes during its brightest times and possibly after with the best experience being with a Telescope. Exact details for comets always call for complications as a lot of details go into getting its path with reports even stating it could possibly be brighter and more frequent as expected. The moons phase will greatly help not being as bright at night for a less light polluted sight as this comet makes its past our Blue Marble. It's good to be aware of these events just in the case you are one of the Lucky ones to get a sight of the Comets Journey also making our Mini Moon have a nice sight for the next month. 

Credit: Meteorologist Andy Meade

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