SNAPPED: Locals continue to gravitate toward rare comet

JACKSON, Wyo. — The Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS was visible again last night, Oct. 16, during its close encounter with Earth before another 80,000 years go by .

A number of readers, and Grand Teton National Park (GTNP), have been sharing more photos of the rare sight.

According to GTNP, Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS, or the Oort Cloud Comet , is currently visible low in the sky above the western horizon. Those hoping to still glimpse it in Jackson Hole and the Northern Hemisphere should look just after sunset.

GTNP confirms the comet is still relatively close to the sun, but will gradually move farther away as the week continues.

This departure from the sun will make Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS less challenging to spot, so although the comet will be losing brightness as the month progresses, the chances of seeing it will actually improve.

Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS should be visible until the end of the month. As they say, easy come(t), easy go!