Lured by a rare comet, dozens of people guided by astronomers flocked to a park in central Mexico to view the once-in-a-lifetime event. Comet Tsuchinshan-Atlas, also designated C/2023 A3, was discovered last year and it won’t return for another 80,000 years — assuming it survives the trip. (AP video by Martín Silva Rey)

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Rare comet draws Mexico’s stargazers to natural reserve spared from light pollution

Name: Rare comet draws Mexico’s stargazers to natural reserve spared from light pollution
Uploaded: 2024-10-20T20:47:14.891Z
Duration: 57 s
Description: Lured by a rare comet, dozens of people guided by astronomers flocked to a park in central Mexico to view the once-in-a-lifetime event. Comet Tsuchinshan-Atlas, also designated C/2023 A3, was discovered last year and it won’t return for another 80,000 years — assuming it survives the trip. (AP video by Martín Silva Rey)

Lured by a rare comet, dozens of people guided by astronomers flocked to a park in central Mexico to view the once-in-a-lifetime event. Comet Tsuchinshan-Atlas, also designated C/2023 A3, was discovered last year and it won’t return for another 80,000 years — assuming it survives the trip. (AP video by Martín Silva Rey)