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New Scientist on MSN · 2d

Comet that could shine as bright as Venus set to be visible from Earth

G3 (ATLAS) should be visible from the southern hemisphere, and possibly also the northern hemisphere, over the next few days

Hosted on MSN · 2d

This once-in-a-lifetime comet is passing Earth today — it won’t be visible for another 160,000 years

Keep your eye on the sky tonight. A once-in-a-lifetime comet is approaching the sun — and it will be visible for the first time in 160,000 years. The comet will also be at its closest point to the Earth and might become the brightest comet of the year during a year when no other comets are set to be visible to the naked eye.

How to see incredibly rare comet that passes Earth once every 160,000 years this week

A comet visible only once every 160,000 years is set to fly by Earth. And there's a pretty decent chance you can see it. Called C/2024 G3 Atlas, the sub-zero icy space rock is set to be visible from planet Earth in the next week.

The 'brightest comet of 2025 so far' is orbiting the sun

The Economic Times on MSN · 3h

Comet C/2024 G3 ATLAS Approaches Earth: Here's How to Catch a Glimpse of the Brightest Comet of 2025

G3 ATLAS, the brightest comet of 2025, is currently gracing our skies. Its close approach to Earth offers a unique opportunity to witness a celestial event that won't occur again for approximately 160,

USA TODAY on MSN · 1d

The 'brightest comet of 2025 so far' is orbiting the sun: Here's how to catch a glimpse

G3 may be hard to see due to weather patterns and the California wildfires, said Tim Brothers of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

Heads Up: The Brightest Comet of the Year May Light Up the Sky This 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.

New Scientist1h

See comet C/2024 G3 (ATLAS) as viewed from Earth's orbit

Astronaut Don Pettit took this stunning photo of a nearby comet from the International Space Station ...

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Once-in-a-lifetime comet makes first appearance in 160,000 years

Skywatchers witnessed the remarkable appearance of Comet C/2024 G3 (ATLAS) on January 13, 2025. With a brightness comparable ...

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The Brightest Comet of 2025 Is Coming. Here’s How You Can See It Shine

The comet comes from the Oort Cloud, a remote region at the outer edge of the solar system that is believed to contain the ...

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