Brightest Comet of the Year May Light Up the Sky Next Week

Heads Up: The Brightest Comet of the Year May Light Up the Sky Next Week
The object is designated Comet C/2024 G3 (ATLAS), as it was first reported by the Asteroid Terrestrial-impact Last Alert System (ATLAS) telescope in Chile. Don’t let the name of the telescope worry you—the comet will pass by Earth, not impact it—but that’s only if the comet manages to survive a near pass of the Sun on January 13.
Once-in-a-lifetime ‘sungrazer’ comet set to shine through skies and it’s one of the brightest in 20 years
ONE of the brightest comets to pass Earth in nearly 20 years could be visible to the naked eye in a once-in-a-lifetime display next week. The space rock, formally known as G3 ATLAS (C/2024), is
Rare comet could shine bright as Venus as it falls toward the sun: What to expect from Comet ATLAS (C/2024) G3
G3 is set to dazzle Southern Hemisphere skywatchers in mid-January. Here’s everything you need to know about the 'New Year comet'.
Bright "Sun-Grazer" Comet C/2024 G3 (ATLAS) Could Be Brighter Than Venus Next Week
That’s more than six times as bright as C/2023 A3 managed. It’s already reached first magnitude. Comet C/2024 G3 (ATLAS) now close to mag 1.5. From T75 Chile on Jan 5.[image or embed ...
The Brightest Comet of 2025 Will Pass By the Sun Next Week—Here's How to See It
The comet could become as bright as magnitude -4.9 at its peak, meaning it may be visible during the day. However, because the comet will be so close to the sun, it's best to avoi
Here’s how to see a once-in-a-160,000-year comet next week
Here’s something that you’ll kick yourself if you miss – a comet that only grazes the Earth every 160,000 years will be ...
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Bright "Sun-Grazer" Comet's Closest Solar Pass Next Week Will Make A Southern Hemisphere Show
G3 (ATLAS) is expected to become brighter than Venus next week, and will probably be the brightest comet of 2025. It has ...
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A Comet Brighter Than Venus? Don’t Miss This Rare Celestial Event Next Week
The skies are set to light up with a rare celestial spectacle as Comet C/2024 G3 (ATLAS) makes its dramatic approach toward ...
Will Comet G3 ATLAS perform at perihelion?
What "may" be the best anticipated comet of 2025 is coming right up. Right now, there's only one comet with real potential to ...
Get ready for the 'New Year Comet': What to expect from Comet ATLAS (C/2024) G3
In the wake of comet C/2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan–ATLAS) in October, comet G3 is due to reach perihelion — its closest to the sun — ...
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Will Comet G3 be visible over Arizona in January? What to know
If it survives its close encounter with the sun next week, it could become the brightest comet of 2025.