If we tell you that you might have seen a C/2023 A3 this month, you’ll be a little confused because you probably don’t know what it is. Also, if we talk to you about Tsuchinshan-ATLAS. So we’ll tell you what it is a comet that is already beginning to be seen in most of the world and even in Spain. It was discovered more than a year and a half ago, and experts already know that in October we will be able to see it better and better.
If you are a lover of celestial bodies, we advise you to pay close attention to them and even try to immortalize them on your iPhone. Because yes, just like you can capture full moons and eclipses on your iPhone, there are tricks to record the passage of this comet which many are already calling “the comet of the century.” And it all starts with knowing key dates and places.
As we said in the introduction, some observations of this comet have already been recorded in early October. However it will starting October 9 when it can best be assessed. And this will be because it is then that it will be closest to the Earth’s orbit.
In Spain Specifically, this is expected to happen in the early morning hours of Saturday, October 12th and Sunday, October 13th, when we will be able to see them best. However, from the aforementioned October 9th, it will be a good time wherever we are, given that it is visible from any hemisphere.
it will be possible to see naked eye at dawn. According to experts, this is the best time, before sunrise. You don’t have to use a telescope or anything like that.
A few months ago, a study was published that allowed us to consider this comet the comet of the century or just another one. In it he warned about possibility of disintegration before the key dates of October 9th to 13th arrive.
The comet’s tail does not stop growing as it approaches the Earth, not because of our planet itself, but because of its proximity to the Sun. However, for now there is optimism, since it does not seem to be coming close to the Sun. decay and this process is expected to begin when it reaches Mercury, 58 million kilometers from the royal star and already with temperatures that can reach 430º C.
While we’ve already seen the dates when this phenomenon will be most visible, there’s nothing like having a dedicated app to help you find out the best time to see the comet. There are several apps and websites for this, although in this particular case one of “Phototablets”which, despite the price of 12.99 euros in the App Store, is the ideal planner for this type of night photography.
It is also available as a free option on the App Store. “Advertising Star Walk 2+”. This app contains ads and doesn’t specialize in photography, but it’s completely free and ideal for tracking the night sky and getting advanced information.
It is logical that it is more convenient to have professional and specialized photographic equipment to capture the passage of the comet better, but if you do not have such equipment, the iPhone can also help you out of trouble. And for this, here are the best tips:
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