By T W Tramm

LOOK UP!

A newly discovered comet called “Tsuchinshan–ATLAS” is shining brightly in the evening sky.

Along with the brightness, as the comet makes its closest approach to Earth and crosses its orbital plane on October 13–14, it is expected to develop a rare and prominent anti-tail in the opposite direction, giving the appearance of a giant sword or scepter:

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But there is more to this month’s celestial visitor than its striking appearance. For the fo...  more