TALENTED photographers have shared more beautiful images of what has been described as ‘the comet of the century’.

Stourbridge cameraman and drone pilot Simon Beckett (SAB Photography) captured the rare A3 comet in all her glory in the skies over south Staffordshire last night (Tuesday October 22).

As well as the C/2023 A3 Tsuchinshan-Atlas comet, which only visits the inner solar system every 80,000 years, the Milky Way, satellites and shooting stars also put in appearance - adding further sparkle to Simon’s striking dream-like images of the night sky.

Comet A3 seen among the stars from the Sheepwalks, KinverComet A3 seen among the stars from the Sheepwalks, Kinver (Image: Sabphotos69)

The pictures were taken on the remote Sheepwalks hillside, just outside Kinver, where Simon was joined by talented photographer pal Joanna Noble who has already managed to snap comet A3 twice.

Sharing his painting-like images on X (Twitter), Simon said: “Another wonderful night stargazing with @Joeynoble this time we got the A3 Comet, Starlink,Milky Way, Satellites, Shooting Stars and stood listening to owls. A most beautiful perfect night looking at the worlds above us.”

 

Joanna, from Kingswinford, also shared further images of the comet, which was previously last visible on Earth when the Neanderthals walked the planet.

She said: “What a beautiful night! Absolutely loved it! The comet, my tree and a little sprinkling of the Milky way!”

The comet, which comes from the Oort Cloud surrounding our solar system, is estimated to be within 44 million miles of Earth and expected to be visible in the west from across the UK until October 30.

For a chance of seeing it, skywatchers should look west just after sunset.