Comet Set to Outshine Venus in Night Sky

Comet Set to Outshine Venus in the Night Sky
A newly-discovered comet might light up the night sky in the coming weeks, possibly shining even brighter than the planet Venus. The comet, named Comet ATLAS (C/2024 G3), is making a beeline for the sun,
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
Once-in-a-160000-year comet G3 ATLAS could shine as bright as Venus next week. Here's what to expect.
One of the brightest comets in 20 years, Comet 2024 G3 (ATLAS) returns for a close encounter with the sun — but will we be able to see it?
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 the Sun. Known as a “sun-grazer” due to its perilously close orbit to our star,
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'.
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 — on Jan. 13, 2025. That day, this icy visitor to the inner solar system will get to within just 8.3 million miles (13.5 million kilometers) from the sun.
Bright "Sun-Grazer" Comet C/2024 G3 (ATLAS) Could Be Brighter Than Venus Next Week
G3 (ATLAS) is expected to become brighter than Venus next week, and will probably be the brightest comet of 2025. It has already achieved a brightness similar to famously bright stars like Antares and Spica – however,
Comet G3 ATLAS to be visible from Earth in January 2025; a 160,000-year journey offering once-in-a-lifetime event to view
Comet G3 ATLAS (C/2024) will reach its brightest on January 13, 2025, potentially outshining Venus and Jupiter. Detected in ...
Stunning comet visible next week to be brighter than Venus for first time in 160,000 years
The comet C/2024 G3 (ATLAS) could outshine Venus next week as it appears in the sky for the first time in a staggering ...
Once-A-Decade Event As 2.6 Miles-Wide Asteroid Hurtles Past Earth — How To See It
Alinda is one of the five largest near-Earth asteroids, coming closer than 9.3 million miles until the year 2200.
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 ...
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Big 'dark comet' discoveries could be coming in 2025
The Vera C. Rubin Observatory's Legacy Survey of Space and Time should spot many new "dark comets" after coming online in ...
New year, new comet: 2025 is kicking off with an icy space visitor
Amazon’s New Year, New You Sale includes deals on Apple Watches, vitamins, self-care... January 12 at 11:59 p.m. PT is the ...
How to See Venus at Its Brilliant Brightest This Weekend
Whether you're an experienced astronomer or simply enjoy gazing at the night sky, this January offers a rare opportunity to ...