Once-in-a-160000-year comet G3 ATLAS could shine as bright as Venus next week. Here's what to expect.

In this animation by French optical engineer and amateur photographer, Nicholas Lefaudeux, the sun is surrounded by a glow that represents the area of the sky affected by twilight. As the comet whirls around the sun, take note of the changing orientation of its blue gas tail and curved, white dust tail. Courtesy, https://hdr-astrophotography.com/ .

The brightest comet in nearly 20 years — comet G3 ATLAS (C/2024) — is expected to reach its peak brilliance later this week into early next week.

The only question is: "Will you actually be able to see it?"