This is the fourth comet Gröller has discovered, but given its extraordinary distance, it was the most exciting find, he says ...

The comet was beautifully captured by César Briceño ... Shreejaya Karantha is a science writer specializing in astronomy, covering topics such as the sun, planetary science, stellar evolution ...

The comet in question is called C/2023 A3 ... Josh Hawkins has been writing for over a decade, covering science, gaming, and tech culture. He also is a top-rated product reviewer with experience ...

Why it's so special: Nicknamed the "Great Comet of 2025," Comet C/2024 G3 (ATLAS) is currently the brightest comet predicted to be visible from Earth all year. Discovered on April 5, 2024 by the ...

How do you find a comet that could pose a threat to Earth but hasn't passed our planet in the last 200 years or more? You look for its footprint.

The green-tinged Comet Nishimura is zipping past Earth, and you have a few days to grab what could be a one-time-only chance to spot it — with a little know-how. Comet Nishimura, named after the ...

By Isaac Kim Comet Ison, which was thought to have vaporized, seems to be alive and kicking. According to NASA on Nov. 29 ...

This once-in-a-lifetime comet has been making headlines quite ... Josh Hawkins has been writing for over a decade, covering science, gaming, and tech culture. He also is a top-rated product ...

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