(WAFB) - Widespread reports and videos of a fiery trail spotted in the skies over south Louisiana left many wondering what they had witnessed just after 10 p.m. on Saturday night. Was it a comet?

This comet, named ATLAS after the Asteroid Terrestrial-impact Last Alert System that discovered it, reached an extraordinary ...

Many videos coming into the newsroom of a fiery object in the night sky. With how fast it's moving and how long it's lasting, I don't think it's a comet or meteor. (1/2) ...

Meteors are leftover pieces from broken asteroids and comet particles that spread out ... and pieces of dust and rock create colorful, fiery displays called meteor showers as they disintegrate ...

As the comet prepares for its fiery journey past the sun, enthusiasts are hopeful for a spectacular display. Whether it thrives or fades in the face of solar heat, comet G3 promises to be a ...