An incredible astronomical event is set to occur on January 13, a phenomenon that hasn't been witnessed in 160,000 years. On this day, early risers will witness what may appear to be two suns in the sky. This extraordinary event will take place about half an hour before sunrise, when a bright light will be visible in the east—this light, however, will not be from the Sun but from Comet G3 ATLAS.

Comet G3 ATLAS, which was discovered on January 5 during research by the Atlas Survey in Chile, is making its closest approach to Earth. The comet is expected to be the brightest one seen in recent times, possibly outshining Venus and Jupiter in the sky. This rare comet takes 160,000 years to complete one orbit around the Sun. It will be visible to the naked eye and is predicted to be at its brightest in the morning before sunrise.

On January 13, the comet will be at its closest to the Sun, with a distance of only 8.7 million miles. Scientists have noted that on January 2, the comet's brightness dramatically increased after an explosion, which led to it becoming more visible. As a result, this comet is expected to shine brighter than the planets Venus and Jupiter, making it an event that many will remember for a lifetime.

The comet will rise about 35 minutes before sunrise, located just above the Sun in the sky. While it can be viewed with binoculars, the proximity of the Sun may make it difficult to spot with the naked eye once the Sun rises. People interested in viewing this rare celestial event should be prepared to wake up early and scan the sky for the bright comet.

This once-in-a-lifetime event provides a spectacular opportunity to witness a rare astronomical occurrence, so mark your calendars for January 13 and get ready to experience the sight of two suns in the sky!