Tsuchinshan Atlas completes close flyby to Earth

Despite doubts that began to arise several months ago about whether the A3 Qutingshan Atlas will retain its integrity after passing perihelionthe comet emerged triumphantly from the situation and reached its closest point to Earth on October 14, 2024. showing off stunning shine.

From National Geographic We tell you how his visit went, and also share the first photos. which astronomical photographers, as well as amateurs from all over the world, were able to capture, a sample of this long-awaited moment when The giant celestial body was visible from Earth.

However, its bright tail of ice and dust, stretching for millions of kilometers, will still be visible from our planet even with the naked eye until October 24, which means only one thing: we still have a few final days to observe it! Actually, Experts advise us to take advantage of this opportunity. After all, it may not visit us again for another 80,000 years.