This is going to happen for the first time in 1 lakh 60 thousand years, NASA gave information, you will be shocked to know

NASA About  Comet c2024: Space lovers are going to witness a unique astronomical event, in which comet C2024 G3 (Atlas) will be visible for the first time after 1 lakh 60 thousand years. American space agency NASA has announced that this comet will be so bright that it can be seen even with the naked eye. NASA said that on Monday (January 13), the comet was at perihelion, the closest point to the sun, from which its brightness can be estimated.

NASA astronaut Don Pettit shared a picture of the comet from the International Space Station, in which he praised its beauty and brightness. Experts believe that the comet could be as bright as the planet Venus. Its brightness may be unique, but in the Southern Hemisphere it can be seen toward the eastern horizon before sunrise.

It is totally amazing to see a comet from orbit. Atlas C2024-G3 is paying us a visit. pic.twitter.com/6Npqa2Wksf

— Don Pettit (@astro_Pettit) January 11, 2025

Best time and place to see the comet
Comet C2024 G3 can be best seen in the southern hemisphere. However, it may be a little difficult to see for those living in the Northern Hemisphere. Experts have predicted that this comet will pass at a distance of about 1.33 crore kilometers from the Sun.

It is challenging to see the comet in India.
According to BBC report, Dr. Shyam Balaji, a cosmology researcher at King’s College, said that it can be challenging to see the comet in India. India is located in the Northern Hemisphere, where its brightness may be less visible. Astronomers are constantly monitoring the path of the comet and trying to determine the time of its maximum brightness.

When is the best time to see the comet?
According to experts, the comet can be seen towards the eastern horizon before sunrise in the southern hemisphere. However, it may be difficult to see in India, as it may appear less bright in the Northern Hemisphere.

Appearance of comet C2024 G3
The appearance of comet C2024 G3 (Atlas) is a unique astronomical phenomenon which is considered a rarity for space lovers. NASA and astronomy experts are monitoring it. It will be exciting to see how bright and clear this comet appears.

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