The 'brightest comet of 2025 so far' is orbiting the sun: Here's how to catch a glimpse
G3 may be hard to see due to weather patterns and the California wildfires, said Tim Brothers of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
Heads Up: The Brightest Comet of the Year May Light Up the Sky This Week
The object is designated Comet C/2024 G3 (ATLAS), as it was first reported by the Asteroid Terrestrial-impact Last Alert System (ATLAS) telescope in Chile. Don’t let the name of the telescope worry you—the comet will pass by Earth, not impact it—but that’s only if the comet manages to survive a near pass of the Sun on January 13.
How to See the Brightest Comet of 2025
Comet ATLAS hit a maximum magnitude of -3.4 during its close encounter with the sun, just shy of the brightness of Venus in the night sky.
How to see rare comet before it disappears for the next 160,000 years
A once-in-a-lifetime comet just made its closest approach to the Sun, becoming visible for the first time in 160,000 years. During perihelion on Monday, Comet C/2024 G3 came within 8.6 million miles of our home star.
Rare Comet Could Shine As Bright As Venus: Here’s When You Can See It
A celestial event 160,000 years in the making will grace the night sky this week, as Comet C/2024 G3 (ATLAS) makes its rare appearance. Expected to be the brightest comet in nearly 20 years, it could shine as brightly as the planet Venus,
This once-in-a-lifetime comet is passing Earth today — it won’t be visible for another 160,000 years
A once-in-a-lifetime comet is approaching the sun — and it will be visible for the first time in 160,000 years. The comet ...
Last Chance To See Comet G3 Atlas Over FL For Another 160,000 Years
Floridians may want to grab those binoculars as the opportunity to view the brightest comet of the year is nearing an end.
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Once-in-a-160000-year comet G3 ATLAS could shine as bright as Venus next week. Here's what to expect.
One of the brightest comets in 20 years, Comet 2024 G3 (ATLAS) returns for a close encounter with the sun — but will we be ...
G3 ATLAS: Don't miss the comet tonight that won't return for 160,000 years-here's how to watch it
January 2025 hosts extraordinary celestial events, including the rare appearance of Comet G3 ATLAS, visible once every ...
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Rare Comet G3 ATLAS to Be Visible Tonight After 160,000 Years: Will It Be Seen in India?
January 13, 2025, as Comet G3 ATLAS (C/2024) reaches its peak brightness. This once-in-a-lifetime spectacle marks the comet's ...
These are the best places from the USA to see comet C/2024 G3, a historic landmark you can’t miss
A comet will pass near the Earth early this year, and it promises to be an impressive sight for sky-watchers. Here’s more on ...
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Rare comet could shine bright as Venus as it falls toward the sun: What to expect from Comet ATLAS (C/2024) G3
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An ultra-rare comet will shine in Melbourne's skies this week, visible for the first time in 160,000 years
When comet G3 reached its closest point to the sun, it flared up to an impressive magnitude of -3.4 — significantly brighter ...