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New interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS is hurtling through the solar system — and you can watch it live online today
By Daisy Dobrijevic published
3I/ATLAS is the third-ever interstellar object discovered.

What to expect from the newfound Comet Swan: An observer's guide
By Joe Rao published
Here's an observers' guide to the newly discovered Comet 2025 F2 (SWAN), which is visible in northern skies right now.

Newly discovered Comet C/2025 F2 (SWAN) captured in stunning photo blazing across UK skies
By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated
The striking Comet C/2025 F2 (SWAN) photograph was captured by astrophotographer Josh Dury at 4:50 a.m. local time on April 9.

Comet G3 (ATLAS) looks breathtaking above future home of world's largest telescope (photos)
By Brett Tingley published
Stunning photos show bright comet lighting up the dark skies above ESO's Paranal Observatory, future home of the world's largest telescope.

Why Comet G3 (ATLAS) will be 'remembered as the Great Comet of 2025' (photos)
By Joe Rao published
C/2024 G3 (ATLAS) is one of the few comets on record that became bright enough to be visible in the daytime without optical aid like binoculars or a telescope.

Trillions of comets discovered orbiting alien planet systems (image)
By Keith Cooper published
Using the Atacama Large Millimeter Array, astronomers have discovered icy exocomet belts circling 74 different alien planetary systems.

Photographer captures rare Comet G3 ATLAS from UK in dramatic 'once-in-a-lifetime' image
By Daisy Dobrijevic published
Photographer Josh Dury captured rare Comet C/2024 G3 (Atlas) in a dramatic 'once-in-a-lifetime' image after a challenging chase across UK skies at dusk.

Once-in-a-160000-year comet G3 ATLAS could shine as bright as Venus next week. Here's what to expect.
By Joe Rao published
One of the brightest comets in 20 years, Comet 2024 G3 (ATLAS) returns for a close encounter with the sun — but will we be able to see it?
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