News Channel 11 viewer Don Carrier photographed a once-in-80,000-years comet currently passing over Earth in Mendota, Virginia Saturday night. According to a blog post by NASA, the comet is named ATLAS and was first discovered in 2023 as its orbit approached the inner solar system.

Kopernik Observatory Executive Director Drew Deskur discusses how to view rare comet that will be visible in the Southern Tier.

Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS has an 80,000 year orbit and, it just so happens, that it is now approaching its closest pass to Earth.

A comet that was seen from Earth last month for the first time in 80,000 years might be visible with the naked eye in the UK on Saturday evening, according to the Royal Astronomical Society (RAS). The society said Comet A3 (Tsuchinshan-ATLAS) has been called the "comet of the century" because of how bright and visible it can be.

A once-in-80,000-year comet was spotted in the North Texas sky this weekend. If you missed it, you'll have more chances.

A once-in-a-lifetime look at the stars could be possible beginning Saturday at twilight. Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS, also known as C/2023 A3, will be visible to folks in the northern hemisphere from Oct.

Discovered in 2023, the rare comet can be seen easily and has exceeded the expectations of astronomical enthusiasts.