A recently discovered comet, C/2024 S1, is expected to light the skies only in time for Halloween, and it might even be noticeable during light, according to the New York Post.
The meteor may come closest to Earth on October 24 after being discovered at the end of September. Stargazers should pay attention to the northeast sky just before morning, according to plant scientist James Wray from the Georgia Institute of Technology.
The comet perhaps return in the northern night sky around Halloween after passing the sun. According to Nasa, C/2024 S1, also known as the” Halloween Comet”, has drawn important consideration for staying alive as it nears the moon. It might become so vivid that it can be seen during the day, but it might only be seen through glasses or telescopes at night, according to NASA’s Gordon Johnston.
The meteor will be most apparent around Washington, DC, as early as October 21, simply before morning darkness. During its closest approach, between 7.12 am and 8.06 am ( local time ), Johnston anticipates that it will be bright enough to see in daylight for about one to two hours.
While Africa, Europe, and South America are in the best places for seeing, East Coast watchers in the US does get a picture on the sun’s lower kept edge after sunrise. But, distributed sunlight and clouds may interfere.
C/2024 S1 is thought to be a relic of the Great Comet of 1106, which disintegrated after passing the sunshine more than 900 years ago. That comet’s brightness made it leave behind darkness at evening, much like a full moon.
There’s also uncertainty about the planet’s future, as new studies show signs of fragmentation. The planet’s show will only be for watching if its cell survives its meeting with the moon, according to Dr. Qicheng Zhang from Lowell Observatory.
The moon’s closest point to the moon, or perihelion, may occur on October 28. If it survives, C/2024 S1 could reach a radiance of scale -8.3, achieving Venus and making it visible during light. But if it breaks off, it may not be apparent in November.
Astronomers may be closely monitoring the comet to see if any good fragments are big enough to endure as the event approaches.
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