Home / Weather News /

Last chance to see the comet

15:00
29 October 2024

Binoculars needed!
Last chance to see the comet

Tsuchinshan-ATLAS comet captured in Barbagelata, northern Italy.

This October, the Tsuchinshan-ATLAS comet graced our skies and could be viewed with the naked eye throughout the month. But now, you'll need some assistance.

The comet's location is much higher in the sky but is also much farther away from Earth compared to the last several weeks.

If you have a pair of binoculars or use a camera, however, you could still catch it in the western sky after sunset until early November.

Settings for external content

Privacy Policy

Those who caught glimpses or photos of the comet this month witnessed something spectacular. It lit up across the night sky, especially in places without light pollution.

Tsuchinshan-ATLAS has a long orbit and won't be visible to us on Earth for another 80,000 years. Check the WeatherRadar for clear skies for your last chance of comet viewing!

Astrophotography tips here!read more
More on the topic
Wind radar and warning map for strong gusting winds across south-east Ireland, Wales, and the English south coast.
Tuesday, 15 July 2025

For UK and Ireland

Pressure system prompts wind warnings
Side-by-side weather maps showing UK and Ireland conditions. Left image: radar showing widespread rain bands spiralling across England, Wales, and Ireland with heavier rain near Cardiff and Liverpool; temperatures range from 16°C in Glasgow to 20°C in London and Cork. Right image: wind gust forecast highlighting strongest winds over southwest England and southern Ireland, with gusts up to 45 mph near Plymouth and 40 mph in Cardiff, Dublin, and Birmingham.
Monday, 14 July 2025

Lots of wind and rain

Low pressure reaches the UK and Ireland
Snow-covered car and weather radar
Tuesday, 8 July 2025

Winter feeling in summer

Fresh snow in the Alps
All weather news
This might also interest you
Temperature radar showing daily highs for the UK and Ireland. Warmest in south-east England. Next to a weather map showing heavier rain over Ireland, showers in parts of England and Scotland.
Wednesday, 16 July 2025

Breakfast brief

Some rain but warmer again
Monday, 14 July 2025

Breakfast brief

Turning gusty as temperatures ease
Two weather radars side-by-side, one showing sunny conditions over the UK and the other a temperature map showing widespread warmth.
Thursday, 10 July 2025

Breakfast brief

Turning sunnier and warmer
All articles
Weather & Radar

www.weatherandradar.co.uk

facebooktwittertikTokContact uslinkList
Privacy Policy | Legal info | Accessibility statement