Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. That's between the orbits of Mercury and Venus, or between 29 million and 67 million miles (47 million to 108 million kilometers), ...

The newly discovered object dubbed the Great Comet of 2026 may become visible to the naked eye during its close solar pass in April.

Comet C/2025 R3 may reach rare brightness levels, offering a spectacular (and unpredictable) show before sunrise. Dark sky enthusiasts may want to set aside a little time in April for a celestial ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. An award-winning reporter writing about stargazing and the night sky. A deep image of interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS captured by the ...

The comet broke into pieces after making a close approach around the sun in October 2025. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works.

After the excitement of three visible comets in 2025, another may put on a show in late April 2026. However, although the comet, known as C/2025 R3 (PanSTARRS), could become bright enough to be seen ...

In late April 2026, a long-period comet will swing through the inner solar system. It will likely be visible with binoculars, and there's a small chance it could be seen with the naked eye. When you ...