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Scientists Spotted the Largest Comet Lying in the Solar System’s Outskirts with Outbursting Gases
NASA confirms comet C/2014 UN271, the largest known from the Oort Cloud, is chemically active. Detected by ALMA from far beyond Neptune, the comet’s carbon monoxide jets offer rare insights into icy body chemistry and early solar system conditions.
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Comet 2024 G3 (ATLAS) Becomes the 'Great Comet' of 2025 with Stunning Display
Comet 2024 G3 (ATLAS) has captured the attention of astronomers with its incredible brightness and distinct tail structure. First observed in 2024, it became the brightest comet in 18 years, and it even reached a rare feat of being visible during daylight. This comet, which passed closest to the sun in January 2025, has earned the title of "Great C...
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North Taurid Meteor Shower Peaks, Bringing Fireballs to US Night Skies
The North Taurid meteor shower, peaking November 11, offered skywatchers in the US a view of rare bright fireballs across the sky. Part of the Taurid meteor system, these meteors are known for their intensity and visibility, even under strong moonlight. Though fewer meteors occur in these showers, their brightness will make for a striking display o...
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Meteoroid Trails Could Help Detect Potentially Hazardous Comets Years in Advance
Meteoroid trails from long-period comets could provide early warnings of potentially dangerous comets near Earth, giving planetary scientists time to prepare. By studying these trails, scientists can track the paths of rarely visible comets that could pose a risk of impact, helping prevent catastrophic events. With the upcoming Vera C. Rubin Observ...
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Rare Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS Appears in Earth Skies After 80,000 Years, Best Viewing Said to be This Week
The anticipated Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS (C/2023 A3) has been visible in the evening sky for Northern Hemisphere observers starting October 11. Discovered in early 2023, the comet reached its closest point to Earth on October 12, making it a prime time for observation. Spot it near Venus about 40 minutes after sunset. The best views are expected ove...
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Rare Comet Illuminates Bengaluru Skies In Hues Of Pink, Green And Yellow
The city's skies were painted with vibrant hues of pink, green, and yellow as Comet C/2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan-ATLAS) made its close approach to Earth.
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How to See Rare Comet C/2023 A3 Over Bengaluru in October 2024?
Skygazers in Bengaluru are in for a treat this October 2024, as Comet C/2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan–ATLAS) graces the morning sky in the first few days of the month. The comet, first discovered in early 2023, is travelling through the solar system after passing near the sun in late September. In mid-October, it will shift to the western skies and become...
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All About The "Mother Of Dragons" Comet Visible In The Night Sky
The "Mother of Dragons" comet, officially named Comet 12P/Pons-Brooks, is making a rare appearance in the Northern Hemisphere skies.
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Rare Green Comet Will Be Closest To Earth Tonight, First Time In 50,000 Years
Finding a remote location to avoid light pollution in populated areas is key to catching a nice view of the comet.
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Rare Green Comet To Make Closest Approach To Earth This Week
The rare green comet will make its closest pass of Earth between February 1 and February 2, according to NASA.
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Rare Green Comet To Fly Past Earth In February For First Time In 50,000 Years
A green comet, which has not been seen in the past 50,000 years, is set to make an appearance in the night sky in the coming weeks. The comet will make its closest approach to the Earth's orbit in late January and early February.
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Rare Comet NEOWISE Is Gracing the Skies in July Before It Disappears for 6,800 Years
Lucky skywatchers across the world are currently able to see a newly discovered comet, dubbed Comet C/2020 F3 NEOWISE at predawn.
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Rare Comet Will Be Visible From Earth For First Time: NASA
A rare comet discovered by NASA scientists will be visible using just binoculars to skywatchers on Earth this week for the first time, before the object heads back into outer reaches of the solar system for an orbit lasting thousands of years.
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Hubble Captured Rare Images of a Comet's Close Encounter With Earth
The images were taken on April 4 (around two weeks after 252P/LINEAR made its closest sweep past our planet) when the comet was about 8.7 million miles away.
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Hubble Captured Rare Images Of A Comet's Close Encounter With Earth
Even though it was more than 3 million miles away from Earth when it zipped past us back in March, 252P/LINEAR made one of the closest encounters of any comet in recorded history. And it has the distinction of being the closest celestial object - other than the moon - ever observed by the Hubble Space Telescope.
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Scientists Spotted the Largest Comet Lying in the Solar System’s Outskirts with Outbursting Gases
NASA confirms comet C/2014 UN271, the largest known from the Oort Cloud, is chemically active. Detected by ALMA from far beyond Neptune, the comet’s carbon monoxide jets offer rare insights into icy body chemistry and early solar system conditions.
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Comet 2024 G3 (ATLAS) Becomes the 'Great Comet' of 2025 with Stunning Display
Comet 2024 G3 (ATLAS) has captured the attention of astronomers with its incredible brightness and distinct tail structure. First observed in 2024, it became the brightest comet in 18 years, and it even reached a rare feat of being visible during daylight. This comet, which passed closest to the sun in January 2025, has earned the title of "Great C...
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North Taurid Meteor Shower Peaks, Bringing Fireballs to US Night Skies
The North Taurid meteor shower, peaking November 11, offered skywatchers in the US a view of rare bright fireballs across the sky. Part of the Taurid meteor system, these meteors are known for their intensity and visibility, even under strong moonlight. Though fewer meteors occur in these showers, their brightness will make for a striking display o...
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Meteoroid Trails Could Help Detect Potentially Hazardous Comets Years in Advance
Meteoroid trails from long-period comets could provide early warnings of potentially dangerous comets near Earth, giving planetary scientists time to prepare. By studying these trails, scientists can track the paths of rarely visible comets that could pose a risk of impact, helping prevent catastrophic events. With the upcoming Vera C. Rubin Observ...
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Rare Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS Appears in Earth Skies After 80,000 Years, Best Viewing Said to be This Week
The anticipated Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS (C/2023 A3) has been visible in the evening sky for Northern Hemisphere observers starting October 11. Discovered in early 2023, the comet reached its closest point to Earth on October 12, making it a prime time for observation. Spot it near Venus about 40 minutes after sunset. The best views are expected ove...
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Rare Comet Illuminates Bengaluru Skies In Hues Of Pink, Green And Yellow
The city's skies were painted with vibrant hues of pink, green, and yellow as Comet C/2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan-ATLAS) made its close approach to Earth.
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How to See Rare Comet C/2023 A3 Over Bengaluru in October 2024?
Skygazers in Bengaluru are in for a treat this October 2024, as Comet C/2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan–ATLAS) graces the morning sky in the first few days of the month. The comet, first discovered in early 2023, is travelling through the solar system after passing near the sun in late September. In mid-October, it will shift to the western skies and become...
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All About The "Mother Of Dragons" Comet Visible In The Night Sky
The "Mother of Dragons" comet, officially named Comet 12P/Pons-Brooks, is making a rare appearance in the Northern Hemisphere skies.
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Rare Green Comet Will Be Closest To Earth Tonight, First Time In 50,000 Years
Finding a remote location to avoid light pollution in populated areas is key to catching a nice view of the comet.
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Rare Green Comet To Make Closest Approach To Earth This Week
The rare green comet will make its closest pass of Earth between February 1 and February 2, according to NASA.
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Rare Green Comet To Fly Past Earth In February For First Time In 50,000 Years
A green comet, which has not been seen in the past 50,000 years, is set to make an appearance in the night sky in the coming weeks. The comet will make its closest approach to the Earth's orbit in late January and early February.
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Rare Comet NEOWISE Is Gracing the Skies in July Before It Disappears for 6,800 Years
Lucky skywatchers across the world are currently able to see a newly discovered comet, dubbed Comet C/2020 F3 NEOWISE at predawn.
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Rare Comet Will Be Visible From Earth For First Time: NASA
A rare comet discovered by NASA scientists will be visible using just binoculars to skywatchers on Earth this week for the first time, before the object heads back into outer reaches of the solar system for an orbit lasting thousands of years.
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Hubble Captured Rare Images of a Comet's Close Encounter With Earth
The images were taken on April 4 (around two weeks after 252P/LINEAR made its closest sweep past our planet) when the comet was about 8.7 million miles away.
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Hubble Captured Rare Images Of A Comet's Close Encounter With Earth
Even though it was more than 3 million miles away from Earth when it zipped past us back in March, 252P/LINEAR made one of the closest encounters of any comet in recorded history. And it has the distinction of being the closest celestial object - other than the moon - ever observed by the Hubble Space Telescope.
