Photos: Once-in-a-lifetime comet dazzles Pacific Northwest skies

A recently discovered comet lit up the skies over the Pacific Northwest over the weekend.

Comet C/2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan-ATLAS), discovered in 2023, made its closest approach to Earth last week and is expected to be visible in the skies until Oct. 24, although cloud cover might make viewing it hard.

Over the weekend, Oregonians were treated to a once-in-a-lifetime dazzling display as the comet sat firmly on the horizon.

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After the comet passes, it won’t return again for another 80,000 years.

See photos of the comet below:

  • Comet C/2023 A3 over Astoria (Courtesy Jose Julian Araya)
    Comet C/2023 A3 over Astoria (Courtesy Jose Julian Araya)
  • Comet C/2023 A3 from Bald Peak State Park Scenic Viewpoint (Courtesy David Wang)
    Comet C/2023 A3 from Bald Peak State Park Scenic Viewpoint (Courtesy David Wang)
  • Comet C/2023 A3 from North Plains (Courtesy Jason)
    Comet C/2023 A3 from North Plains (Courtesy Jason)
  • Comet C/2023 A3 from Springfield (Courtesy Nik Walker)
    Comet C/2023 A3 from Springfield (Courtesy Nik Walker)
  • Comet C/2023 A3 from Eugene (Courtesy Ryan Benetreu)
    Comet C/2023 A3 from Eugene (Courtesy Ryan Benetreu)
  • Comet C/2023 A3 from Joseph (Courtesy Lean Dieringer)
    Comet C/2023 A3 from Joseph (Courtesy Lean Dieringer)
  • Comet C/2023 A3 from Powell Butte Nature Park (Courtesy Bill Vollmer)
    Comet C/2023 A3 from Powell Butte Nature Park (Courtesy Bill Vollmer)
  • Comet C/2023 A3 from McMinnville (Courtesy Don Feltham)
    Comet C/2023 A3 from McMinnville (Courtesy Don Feltham)
  • Comet C/2023 A3 from Keno (Courtesy Larry Powell)
    Comet C/2023 A3 from Keno (Courtesy Larry Powell)
  • Comet C/2023 A3 from Dundee Hills
    Comet C/2023 A3 from Dundee Hills
  • Comet C/2023 A3 from Crown Point View Point (Courtesy Douglas Brown)
    Comet C/2023 A3 from Crown Point View Point (Courtesy Douglas Brown)
  • Comet C/2023 A3 from Albany (Courtesy Pell Nunez)
    Comet C/2023 A3 from Albany (Courtesy Pell Nunez)

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