A bright comet is heading towards Earth and could outshine the stars in the sky, say astronomers

• Astronomers have spotted a newly-referenced comet that is heading towards Earth. 
• The comet is likely to be so bright it could outshine our stars. 
• The last time the comet visited Earth was around 80,000 years ago, astronomers said. 

A recently-spotted comet is expected to shine brighter than the stars in the night sky as it passes our planet, according to astronomers.

The comet, named C/2023 A3, is hurtling toward the Earth at about 180,610 mph, per space.com.