A long-lost comet, last seen 80,000 years ago by Neanderthals, may be visible again this weekend.

Exciting news for all the stargazers out there - a comet that hasn't been seen since the Stone Age is making its way back to Earth! Astronomers are calling it "the comet of the century" and it goes by the name Comet A3. This elusive comet was last spotted by Neanderthals over 80,000 years ago, but now it's back and visible in the southern hemisphere. And the best part? It's now our turn in the northern hemisphere!

If you're lucky enough to catch a glimpse of this rare phenomenon, you can expect to see it in the sky from now until October 30. With the help of binoculars or even just your naked eye, you might be able to spot Comet A3 shining brightly above. And for all the photography enthusiasts out there, Dr Robert Massey from the Royal Astronomical Society says that capturing photos of the comet may be possible, especially if you have a digital single-lens reflex camera.

So where exactly does this comet come from? It hails from the Oort Cloud, a massive spherical shell that surrounds our solar system and is home to billions of objects, including comets. Currently, Comet A3 is visible over Switzerland, and it's expected to be a stunning sight for all who are fortunate enough to see it.

But that's not all - just a few days ago, the UK was treated to a breathtaking display of the Northern Lights. This natural phenomenon, usually only visible in the Arctic and other polar regions, made a rare appearance in London and Kent. The night sky was filled with hues of pink and green, creating a mesmerizing visual for all who witnessed it.

Experts believe that the Northern Lights' appearance was due to a geomagnetic storm caused by two solar flares that erupted from the sun last week. These flares resulted in a large expulsion of plasma and magnetic field, which our Earth "clipped the edge" of, leading to the dazzling display of the aurora borealis. And to top it off, the night was clear and cloudless, making it even easier to spot this rare natural wonder.

So keep your eyes on the sky, fellow stargazers. Between Comet A3 and the Northern Lights, it's truly an exciting time for all astronomy enthusiasts. Who knows what other surprises the universe has in store for us?

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