When and where to see the ‘comet of the century’ Saturday night

Published October 12, 2024 2:25pm ET



A comet that last passed Earth 80,000 years ago, when Neanderthals walked the Earth, will be visible to the naked eye starting Saturday evening.

The comet is named Tsuchinshan-ATLAS, and scientists have dubbed it the “comet of the century” due to its brightness and visibility.

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