This mini-site is dedicated to C/2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan–ATLAS)comet and its mysteries.
A time-lapse of comet C/2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan–ATLAS) captured on 10 May 2024 Source: Wikipedia
C/2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan–ATLAS) is a comet from the Oort cloud, first discovered by the Purple Mountain Observatory on January 9, 2023, and independently identified by ATLAS South Africa on February 22, 2023. The comet will reach perihelion on September 27, 2024, at a distance of 0.39 AU (58 million km; 36 million mi), potentially becoming visible to the naked eye. There are several mysteries surrounding the name of this comet and the timing of its arrival, sparking intrigue not only among astronomers but also among religious observers, who see deeper significance in its appearance.