Historic Comet Expected to Dazzle Night Sky During October; Closest Approach on the 12th

Experience the brilliance of comet C/2023 A3, visible nightly this October, with its closest approach to Earth on October 12.
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3I/Atlas continues to surprise scientists after changing color for the third time since entering our solar system

Astronomers say 3I/Atlas, the interstellar object passing through our solar system, has changed color again, raising new questions about its composition and behavior.
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Comet Lemmon to light up the night sky as it crosses the path of a cosmic serpent — where and when to look

The green-hued Comet Lemmon will align with the Serpens constellation this weekend, offering a stunning view for astronomy ...

Double space comets Lemmon, Swan to fly near Earth

A rare encounter of two comets this week will have stargazers in awe after nearly a year of no easily seen comets.
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Oberth Maneuver or natural flight path? 3I/ATLAS’s solar approach raises new questions

As 3I/ATLAS moved closer to the Sun, it raised doubts about whether it’s following a natural path or performing an Oberth Maneuver ...
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FIRST ALERT: How to see a rare comet across the Midlands sky

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - Skywatchers are in for a once-in-a-lifetime treat thanks to a rare celestial event that hasn’t happened in more than a thousand years. Comet Lemmon will become brighter and ...