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

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 pair of newly discovered comets are making a rare double display in the night sky this week. SWAN and Lemmon, both of which were discovered this year, have reached their closest points to Earth in ...

A pair of once-in-a-lifetime comets is rocketing through our skies right now, and it's a rare treat because they won't be back for hundreds of years. The comets, C/2025 A6 (Lemmon) and C/2025 R2 (SWAN ...

On February 17, the comet will make its closest approach to Earth from 94 million miles, roughly as far as the Sun.

A new comet is providing excitement for astronomers around the world. This comet, called C/2026 A1 (MAPS), is emerging from farther out in space and headed toward the sun. What’s particularly exciting ...

Two comets are set to light up the night sky, one of which will not be seen again for over 1,000 years. C/2025 R2 (SWAN) and C/2025 A6 (Lemmon) are expected to be visible across the country this month ...