2024-07-17 12:58:00
The preliminary analysis of its trajectory shows that the comet, originating from the Oort cloud, completes an orbit around the Sol every 80,660 years. he Comet of the Century It was named this way because astronomers consider it “potentially amazing” due to its trajectory and the shine that leaves its tail behind.
it is comet It was reached in 2023, but at the end of September and the beginning of October 2024 its trajectory It will move towards the Sun, which will increase its temperature. This will evaporate the ice and release a powder that looks like a long shiny tail.
When will the Comet of the Century appear in Argentina?
According to Star Walk, the comet Tsuchinshan Atlas A3 free,known as the Comet of the Century, will be visible around the world, but its visibility will be greater in the southern hemisphere of the Earth, including countries such as Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Brazil, Republic Democratic of the Congo e Indonesia.
The closest approach to the Sun will be on 28 September 2024 and will be visible on Earth from 13 to 24 October: it can be seen with the naked eye or with binoculars. on October 13, Comet of the Century It will be at its brightest, so you can see it from different points during sunset or you can follow its track on the website of Star Walk.
After approaching the Sun, the comet will orbit close to Earth and, At the end of November, it will gradually lose its brightness as it begins to move away from our planet. Although there is no exact time to observe this astronomical phenomenon, what is recommended is to try to see it early in the morning: between 5:30 and 7:00 p.m.
What is the Comet of the Century and why is it so special?
he Comet of the Century It was discovered on January 9, 2023, that is why his name starts with the letter “A” and the number is 3 because he was the third space object of this type found in that period. Tsuchinschan Atlas is a tribute to the Purple Mountain Observatory (Zijinshan Astronomical Observatory) and the Asteroid Earth Impact Final Warning System (ATLAS), key to its discovery.
Currently, the comet is between orbits Jupiter y Marte a speed of about 180,610 miles per hour (290,664 km/h), about 80.74 km per second, relative to Earth.
These types of comets are mostly composed of ice, dust and rock, and when they come close enough to the Sun, the heat creates a kind of sublimation in the materials that make them up, creating a diffuse atmosphere and a tail that can do. to see from Earth.
The reason it was called the Comet of the Century is because of a Exceptional shine, as well as other notable features. Comets that pass close to the Sun tend to have the most prominent tails, and this is the case with the Comet of the Century.
Suggestions for viewing the Comet of the Century
This comet can be seen with the naked eye from Argentina in October, when it gets closer to Earth, although some practices can be done to better enjoy this unique astronomical phenomenon.
It is the first thing that can be done search for spaces where the sky can be deeply understood, so as not to miss a single detail of this comet, so it is recommended to go to open spaces.
Other details that also influence the pollution and the climate the place from where you intend to observe the Comet of the Century, because if they are not in optimal conditions for that day you may not be able to fully enjoy this event.
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