Stargazers in Sussex were treated to quite the sight last night when they spotted the "comet of the century". People were told to "look to the west" to spot Comet A3, which has been visible from the UK for the past few nights. It has been called “the comet of the century” because of how bright and visible it could be, according to the Royal Astronomical Society (RAS).
Snapper Tom Shakespeare spotted the comet from Seaford beach last night. The supermoon from Joanna Kaczorowska's garden (Image: Joanna Kaczorowska/The Argus Camera Club) Dr Greg Brown, astronomer at Royal Observatory Greenwich, said the comet “is visible in the early evening skies from the UK”. READ MORE: Stargazer snaps out-of-this-world comet in skies above Brighton Dr Brown said: “Low on the horizon at sunset, it is best to wait a while for the sky to darken a bit before trying to see it.
“Look to the west, just to the left of where the sunset was and, if you are lucky, it should be just about visible to the unaided eye. “However, as it is rapidly fading as the days go on, a pair of binoculars or a small telescope will certainly help if you are struggling to find it. “It is visible across the country, though a low western horizon is a must, and it certainly wouldn’t hurt to be out in the countryside where light pollution is less of a problem.
” Yvonne Kinasz's snap of the supermoon (Image: Yvonne Kinasz/The Argus Camera Club) The comet has been visible since October 12 and could be seen unt.
