celestial event – TheNewsHub https://thenewshub.in Wed, 16 Oct 2024 06:36:38 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.1 Rare comet graces Indian skies for first time in 80,000 years https://thenewshub.in/2024/10/16/rare-comet-graces-indian-skies-for-first-time-in-80000-years/ https://thenewshub.in/2024/10/16/rare-comet-graces-indian-skies-for-first-time-in-80000-years/?noamp=mobile#respond Wed, 16 Oct 2024 06:36:38 +0000 https://thenewshub.in/2024/10/16/rare-comet-graces-indian-skies-for-first-time-in-80000-years/

A rare celestial event, not seen for 80,000 years, is currently captivating stargazers and astronomers across India.
Comet C/2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan-ATLAS), first discovered in January 2023, is making its debut in millennia, offering a once-in-a-lifetime viewing opportunity.
After reaching its closest point to the Sun on September 28, 2024, the comet is now moving away and becoming increasingly visible to observers on Earth.A stunning photograph of the comet was recently captured from Ladakh.

Astrophotographers and amateur astronomers from regions like Nainital, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, and Telangana have been snapping breathtaking images of the comet, which is noted for being one of the brightest observed in the last decade.

To the naked eye, Comet C/2023 A3 appears as a glowing, fuzzy ball, but through binoculars or telescopes, viewers can marvel at its long, graceful tail.

The comet is best viewed in the early morning hours, just before sunrise, when it appears low on the eastern horizon. However, starting from October 12, it will be visible in the western sky after sunset, providing more convenient viewing times for many.
Astronomers recommend watching between October 14 and 24, as this window offers the best chance to witness this rare spectacle before it embarks on its 80,000-year journey through the solar system, not to return in our lifetime.



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Saturn emerging from behind the Moon in rare video (Picture credit: Andrew McCarthy X handle)

In a captivating video, astrophotographer Andrew McCarthy shared visuals of Saturn reemerging from behind the Moon on social media, attracting many astronomy enthusiasts.
In the footage shared by McCarthy on X, Saturn appears in black and white, with its rings clearly visible. The 1.03-minute clip shows Saturn slowly emerging from the Moon’s shadow, offering a dramatic view of the two celestial bodies.
McCarthy used an infrared filter to enhance the visuals and brightened the shadows to improve Saturn’s visibility.He also filmed Saturn’s ingress, the moment it disappeared behind the Moon, in full color.
“Watch Saturn emerge from behind the moon in real-time. The only editing done to this clip was brightening the shadows since Saturn was so much darker than the full moon. This was captured using an infrared filter, which is why it’s a b&w clip. The ingress was captured in color,” McCarthy posted on X.

McCarthy’s video shows occultations, a unique phenomenon where one celestial body passes in front of another, providing valuable opportunities for astronomers.
Social media users were amazed by the video, with one commenting, “Wow! What an incredible transformation you’ve made.” Another user thanked McCarthy for well explaining “the luminosity difference between the Moon and Saturn.” One X user also praised McCarthy’s photography, calling it “Amazing photography!”



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