Comet C/2024 G3 (ATLAS) from the Southern Hemisphere

Hello EarthSky team,

Today, I had the opportunity to capture Comet ATLAS from the Southern Hemisphere. The attached photo is a single 1/10-second exposure at 400mm, showing the comet above the Río de la Plata and San Gabriel Island, as seen from Colonia del Sacramento, Uruguay.

While composing the shot, a plane—likely departing from Aeroparque Airport in Buenos Aires (a common occurrence when photographing in that direction)—entered the frame. I decided to capture the moment as it naturally draws attention to the area where the comet is positioned. You can also spot faint crepuscular rays in the scene.

Although the comet wasn't visible to the unaided eye, the view through 8x42 binoculars was remarkably clear, revealing a sharp nucleus and part of its tail.

I’m hopeful for more clear opportunities to photograph the comet as it continues its journey through the night sky.

Camera: Sony a7III. Lens: Sony 24-70mm GM (shot at 400mm). Exposure time: 1/10 sec.

Edited in Adobe Lightroom. White balance adjusted. Presence (clarity and dehaze) adjusted. The image is cropped.