A piece of a comet decided to take a fatal dive into the Earth’s atmosphere, causing a bright flash and explosion tens of kilometers above the ground. The luminous celestial event passed across the ...

The comet will come much closer to Jupiter in March, zipping within 33 million miles. It will be the mid-2030s before it ...

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Stunning new photos show the pieces of the "other ATLAS," C/2025 K1, breaking apart in space after the golden comet suddenly exploded earlier this month. When you purchase through links on our site, ...

"It tells us that the ingredients for life's chemistry are not unique to our own." When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. A rocky ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. An award-winning reporter writing about stargazing and the night sky. Comet Lemmon (C/2025 A6) as imaged using a Seestar S30 smart ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. As comet 3I/ATLAS continues its exciting journey through our solar ...

An odd star brightened for more than 70 days in 5 B.C.E., according to a Chinese text. The object may have been a comet that ...