The comet has not been seen since neanderthal times, and its spectacular colour and large appearance in the sky means that those viewing it today are likely to get a particularly astonishing sight. It has been called the “comet of the century” because it is so bright and clear.

Photographers and stargazers across the UK captured breathtaking images of Comet A3 (Tsuchinshan-ATLAS), dubbed the "comet of the century,"

Comet A3 (Tsuchinshan-ATLAS) was last month seen from Earth for the first time since the Neanderthals were alive, some 80,000 years ago. On Saturday, a number of British stargazers said they had spotted the object, after the Royal Astronomical Society (RAS) predicted it might be visible to the naked eye.

Comet of the century’ that was last viewed by neanderthals 80,000 years ago could be seen tonight - Scientists say Comet A3 could even be spotted with naked eye

Dr Greg Brown, astronomer at Royal Observatory Greenwich, said the comet “is visible in the early evening skies from the UK”. Did you see Comet A3 last night? If you did and were lucky enough to snap a picture,

The comet last passed Earth 80,000 years ago, when Neanderthals walked the Earth.

Atlas, was visible from the UK on Saturday evening and was pictured above the London skyline and over Dorset. It has been called “the comet of the century” because of how bright and visible it could be,