On October 1, 2024, comet C/2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan-Atlas) was photographed in the Eastern sky over Melrose, Florida just before it blended into the sunrise. It was a perfect morning for viewing, with clear skies above and only few scattered thunderheads in the far off distance. A thin crescent Moon (less than 24 hours from being an invisible New Moon) rose with the comet, and the sun tagging along not far behind. The thick muggy air created some dew issues on the lens, and the mosquitoes were fierce, but it was worth it to see a comet in the morning glow.

As C/2023 makes it way through the cosmos, we'll get another chance for night viewing around October 16-20 as it starts to rise in the West. Keep an eye out for that!

And better yet, we may yet be treated with a second brand new comet later this month if it doesn't burn up going around the Sun. I'll share that one if we get luck enough. You can read about it here on EarthSky.

C/2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan–ATLAS)