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C/2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan–ATLAS)

This shows the comet C/2023 A3 Tsuchinshan–ATLAS which was visible in October in the US. I especially love who Venus casts the bright light over the ocean.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 10.2024
Date Uploaded: 11.2024
Photo Location: Along the California Coast, California, United States of America
Camera: Canon EOS R5m2
Copyright: © Peter Reinold