CINCINNATI (WKRC) - Skywatchers can catch a glimpse of a one-in-160,000-year comet in January, the brightest of its kind in nearly 20 years.

Comet 2024 G3 (ATLAS) was the third comet discovered in 2024, earning its name. When it was first discovered, it was over 400 million miles from planet Earth and was not remotely visible to the naked eye or even consumer-grade telescope, according to Space.com.

While studying the comet's orbit scientists learned that the celestial body was likely much older than they initially thought, and likely passed by the sun some 160,000 years ago.

Luckily for those not around 160 millennia ago, astronomers predict that the comet will soon be visible to stargazers in 2025.

According to The Planetary Society, the comet will be predominantly visible in the Southern Hemisphere, but Northern Hemisphere denizens will still have a short period of time to view this exciting event in January.

Although those in the Southern Hemisphere could likely spot the comet through most of January just before sunrise, in the north the comet will only be easily visible from Jan. 12 through Jan. 14, according to Space.com.

The outlet reported that on Jan. 12 the comet will be visible about 35 minutes before sunrise at around 5 degrees above the sun. Unfortunately the comet will not be visible to the naked eye, but binoculars should be enough to spot it.

"Beginning about 25 minutes before sunrise, slowly scan/sweep along the east-southeast horizon with binoculars to try and see the comet," the outlet advised.

On the other hand, the comet will be visible around 35 minutes after sunset on Jan. 14 at around 7 degrees above the sun. Once again binoculars will be necessary.

The outlet reported that the comet will look like a particularly bright star, and could have a short, stubby tail sticking off of it.

Comet 2024 G3 (ATLAS) is just one of many exciting celestial events in 2025, and perhaps is not even the most interesting one in January alone.