The comet is now racing away from the sun following a close flyby on Jan. 20.

French scientists discovered comet C/2026 A1 Jan. 13, currently approaching the sun. Here's what to know.

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.

Space, it’s full of surprises. An object, discovered at the beginning of the year, was first thought to be an asteroid. But then it grew a tail. Astronomers with the Mount Lemmon Survey in Arizona ...

A new comet approaching the sun has caught the attention of astronomers, primarily because of its lineage. It appears to ...

Comet C/2024 E1 (Wierzchos), originating from the edge of the Solar System, is set to grace Indian skies in a once-in-a-lifetime event.

Comet Lemmon, a comet discovered in January, may be visible with the unaided eye after sunset this week. Credit: Creators.com illustration It’s been a few years since we’ve seen a decently bright ...

In the spirit of the season, the interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS is changing color as it leaves the sun behind — shifting from a reddish tint to a faint green glow. That visible change signals the comet ...

This hyperbolic Oort Cloud comet, on an inbound journey spanning millions of years, reached perihelion, closest position to ...