COMET VISIBILITY

Oct 21 2025SCIENCE

Sky Spectacles: Two Comets Light Up the Night

In October 2025, the night sky puts on a rare show with two comets visible to the naked eye. Comet Lemmon and Comet SWAN are making their closest approaches to Earth, offering a unique opportunity for stargazers. Comet Lemmon, discovered in January 2025, is expected to shine brightest around Halloween. It will be closest to Earth on October 21, but its brightness wi...

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Oct 15 2024WEATHER

See the Rare Tsuchinshan-ATLAS Comet Tonight

Imagine this: a comet that's been flying through space for the past 80,000 years is finally visiting our night sky. That's right, the Tsuchinshan-ATLAS comet is making an appearance, and you don't want to miss it! Sky enthusiasts captured some stunning shots on Monday night. Meteorologists suggest that the best time to catch a glimpse is between 6:30 p.m. and 7 p.m....

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Oct 12 2024SCIENCE

Get Ready, San Antonio! A Comet Is Coming Your Way!

Hey, space enthusiasts! Mark your calendars because a comet is about to make an appearance in San Antonio's evening sky. From October 11 to 18, just after sunset, you'll have a chance to spot Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS. This isn't your average star; it's a giant ice ball zooming through space, and it's going to be close – about 44 million miles away from Earth. So, how...

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