On July 1, 2025, astronomers at the ATLAS telescope in Chile identified a rare celestial visitor: comet 3I/ATLAS, officially ...

The problem is - Earth-based telescopes can't get a good look at 3I/atlas to see if that's occurring because it's being hidden behind the Sun. However, it's expected to reappear in early December and ...

Comet Hale-Bopp (C/1995 O1) was independently discovered by amateur astronomers Alan Hale and Thomas Bopp on July 23, 1995, at approximately 7 astronomical units from the Sun, initially presenting at ...

It’s not just interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS that’s been catching the attention of scientists. Comet 12P/Pons-Brooks, which was first discovered in 1812 and visits the Earth roughly every 71 years, has ...

Stargazers eager to catch a rare green comet in the sky tonight, Saturday, Oct. 25, are in for a double cosmic treat as Comet Lemmon and Comet SWAN are close to Earth and visible in the sky this ...

No two comets are exactly alike. Of course, they can appear similar. Two decently bright comets that share a superficial resemblance are gracing our skies right now, in fact: C/2025 A6 (Lemmon) and ...

TUCSON, Ariz. (KVOA) - Stargazers in Southern Arizona have an exciting opportunity to catch a glimpse of Comet Lemmon, but time is running out. Carson Fuls, director of the Catalina Sky Survey, shared ...

A comet that was discovered in January will make its closest approach to Earth on Tuesday. If you don’t see it this time around, the only way to see it again is with the help of time travel because it ...

South Carolinians have the first chance in 1,350 years to see the vivid green Comet Lemmon sparkle across the moonless sky Oct. 21 and 22. It won’t come by Earth again for another 1,350 years. It’s ...

(NEXSTAR) — Skywatcher or not, you’ve likely heard of Halley’s comet. As popular as it is, however, seeing it may be a once-in-a-lifetime occurrence for some. The comet, often referred to as just ...

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Comet Lemmon is nearing its closest approach to Earth next week and could be visible to some with the naked eye. The comet is expected to be at its best visibility on October ...