Catch a Glimpse of Comet A3 Tsuchinshan-ATLAS Before It Disappears

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A stunning photograph captured by Patrick Vallely showcases Comet C/2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan–ATLAS) setting behind Mount Rainier, taken from a roadside pullout in Mount Rainier National Park. The image, praised for its long exposure technique and vivid detail, highlights the comet's colorful tail against the mountain and horizon. This photo is part of The Seattle Times' Reader's Lens feature, inviting submissions from around the Northwest.
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