October 13, 2024

Comet Viewing Tonight

 Tonight may be the best night this week to view Comet Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS in the western sky just after sunset.


The biggest issue will be high clouds.  Today there are some high ice clouds over the region (see the infrared satellite image around 11 PM).


The simulated cloud field from the European Center model suggests the potential for a break in the high clouds around sunset over central Puget Sound.  Clear skies over eastern Oregon and SW Washington.


In any case, worth a look, particularly 15-45 minutes after sunset, which is about 6:24 PM.  You need a clear view to the west.  

Good comet watching!





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  1. John F. HultquistOctober 13, 2024 at 4:01 PM

    Apparently, I will have clear sky, but with clouds over the Cascades that might interfere with the view to the west. @ 2,200 ft, just north of Ellensburg.

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