G3 (ATLAS) is one of the few comets on record that became bright enough to be visible in the daytime without optical aid like ...
Generally, the nights of and near the new moon – when the moon is not illuminated – are better for most stargazing experiences. Here are the dates of new moons this year.
G3 (ATLAS) showed off its spectacular tail plumage to NASA spacecraft when it flew close to the sun this month.
Experts think the comet started breaking up last week, but it's still putting on a show for star gazers for a few more days.
NASA shares images of comet C/2024 G3 (ATLAS) near the sun and stunning photos from Jupiter and Mars missions.
Astronomer Dean Regas gives us the lowdown on the best things to look out for this winter, from a “planet parade” to the ...
The G3 Atlas comet has returned to our galaxy for a once-in-a-lifetime event and is now visible in the Southern Hemisphere.
The New Year starts with a bang as Quandrantids peaks on Jan. 2 and 3. This is one of the largest meteor showers of the year, ...
A photo taken from the International Space Station captures the brilliant comet known as C/2024 G3 ATLAS, which could be the ...
When can I see Comet C/2024 G3 ATLAS? The comet reached its peak brightness on January 13, 2025, and will remain visible for several days. Best viewing is just after sunset in the southwestern sky.
Comet ATLAS takes a long time to complete an orbit of the Sun. Astronomers estimate its orbital period is about 160,000 years ...
NASA astronaut Don Pettit captured C/2024 G3 "paying us a visit" in a striking photo released Jan. 11 on the social platform X.In the image, the comet's streaming tail makes it look like it is ...