This Halloween, there might not be a headless horseman, but stargazers could potentially witness an otherworldy version of the folktale: a headless comet. Comet C/2024 S1 (ATLAS) is on its way to make its closest approach to the Sun—known as perihelion—on Oct.

Despite the Comet ATLAS's faint display, there's still a chance viewers can catch a glimpse from Earth on Halloween. Point your eyes to the sky approximately one hour before sunrise towards the east-southeast horizon on Halloween morning, per Space.com.

Comet ATLAS (C/2024 S1) is due to pass closest to the sun on October 28, and may be visible to the naked eye in the days before and after.

There's an actual chance of seeing another comet this month and the timing may line up perfectly with Halloween night.

Hawaii and is expected to become visible to the naked eye starting Thursday night, according to NASA. The ATLAS comet is likely a fragment of the Great Comet of 1106—a comet recorded by astronomers in Asia nearly 918 years ago—and is likely from the Oort Cloud,

From a supermoon to multiple aurora borealis displays, October has hosted countless events for sky gazers — with one more potentially on the way.

Trick-or-treaters are in for more than just candy this All Hallows' Eve—a special Halloween comet is expected to be visible in the Southern and Northern Hemispheres between October 24 and November 1.