This newly discovered comet C/2026 A1 (MAPS), a rare Kreutz sungrazer, could blaze brightly in early April — or it could disintegrate entirely. Here's what to know.
A comet discovered in September last year is currently on track to achieve peak brightness that will almost match Vega, the fifth-brightest star in the night sky. Unfortunately, that peak is likely to ...
Comet 3I/ATLAS whizzed past Earth last night as astronomers worldwide continue to gather data on the interstellar visitor. The comet made its closest approach at around 1 a.m. EST on Friday (Dec. 19), ...
The comet is now racing away from the sun following a close flyby on Jan. 20.