A-3 Tsuchinshan, this is the comet that will pass close to the Earth and the Sun and that you will be able to see in a few months

C/2023 A3. It is the name of the comet that was discovered. Tsuchinshan Observatory (China) On January 9, 2023, it is likely to become one of the major astronomical phenomena in recent decades. So much so that it has already been classified as a “Comet of the Century.”

comes from Oort cloud It has generated a lot of anticipation among astronomers because it can provide in a very short period of time a Great celestial scene.

Currently, the comet is over d.Jupiter’s orbitso it is barely visible with powerful telescopes, but as the months go by things will change and It will be brighter. As it approaches the Earth and the Sun, it is destined to be so. Visible to the naked eye.

The first major date is On September 27th. That day will come rock bottom Or something like that, its closest point to the star that lights us up. It is estimated that on that date there will be Size 0.5so that it can be easily seen.

October 12 This is the second date to consider. On that occasion, he will do his job. closest approach to earthSo it will be an ideal opportunity to admire it from all over the planet. And although there is no consensus in the predictions about its maximum brightness, the fact is that even the most conservative predictions indicate that It will outshine most stars. Which we contemplate.

The sun will be the key.

Despite the high expectations that come with this phenomenon, the truth is that the behavior of Comets are unpredictable. There are elements that can change the outlook significantly.

Specifically, there is a key moment when it will approach the Sun, and experts warn that it is likely to be C/2023 A3. Shrapnel when approaching the star By heating and sublimating the ice. It would make The appearance of the comet will change. In an important way.

At the moment, we must Wait until September 27th Let’s see how this phenomenon, which promises to be unforgettable, develops.