Comet A3 dazzles above the East Midlands

The comet was clearly visible in Attenborough near Nottingham this week

Star-gazers have been capturing the "comet of the century" before it disappears for another 80,000 years.

The Comet A3 (Tsuchinshan-ATLAS) has been visible in recent nights across the country, including in the East Midlands.

It was at its brightest on Monday night but sightings have been reported throughout the week.

Despite some cloudy conditions, people have still managed to capture this ultra-rare cosmic event on camera.

Ian Castledine captured the comet in the skies above Alport Heights in Derby

The comet was also seen over Attenborough in Nottinghamshire

Unlike asteroids, which are entirely made of rock, comets are composed of ice, rock, and gas.

As they approach the sun, the warmth causes their ice to change into gases and release dust particles trapped in the ice, which is what causes their spectacular tail.

Derby also had its fair share of comet sightings