“For the first time in 160 thousand years. A rare comet appeared in the sky over Australia January 23, 14:30 Saved Reading list → Read later Share: Comet G3 Atlas, discovered only last April, amazed astronomers and star lovers with its brightness and unusual tail (Photo: Facebook/ Bek Nelson) Author: Kira Borysikhina Australians witnessed a rare astronomical phenomenon — the flyby of comet G3 Atlas. Read”, — write on: ua.news
saved Reading list → 
Read laterComet G3 Atlas, discovered only last April, has amazed astronomers and stargazers with its brightness and unusual tail (Photo: Facebook/Bek Nelson)
Australians witnessed a rare astronomical phenomenon — the flyby of comet G3 Atlas.
This space traveller, which was formed 160,000 years ago, gave the inhabitants of the Southern Hemisphere an unforgettable sight.
Comet G3 Atlas, discovered only last April, impressed astronomers and star-lovers with its brightness and unusual tail. It could be observed with the naked eye, which made this event accessible to the general public.
However, you had to hurry to see the comet. After passing perihelion (closest point to the Sun) on January 13, the comet began to move away from the Earth and gradually dim. According to scientists, its next appearance in our skies will take place only after 800,000 years.
Astronomers and astrophotographers from around the world have shared exciting images of comet G3 Atlas. The photo taken by a NASA astronaut from aboard the International Space Station was particularly impressive.
Unfortunately, for those who have not yet had time to see the comet, the chance has been lost. However, this event became a reminder of what amazing phenomena are happening in our universe.