Comet ATLAS (C/2024 G3) came within 8.3 million miles of the sun on January 13 as it reached its perihelion, and is now disintegrating.

In the photo from the space station, the comet is captured just above Earth’s horizon, which is illuminated by a bright light ...

Comet ATLAS (C/2024 G3) came three times closer to the sun than Mercury on January 13—and this may have changed it ...

G3 (ATLAS), which recently passed through the skies of Earth as the brightest comet of 2025, was seen coming intensely close ...

Skywatchers witnessed the remarkable appearance of Comet C/2024 G3 (ATLAS) on January 13, 2025. With a brightness comparable to Venus, it became visible to the naked eye. Discovered in April 2024 ...

January 2025 hosts extraordinary celestial events, including the rare appearance of Comet G3 ATLAS, visible once every 160,000 years. Optimal viewing in the Southern Hemisphere this evening offers ...

Turn your eyes to the skies for an incredibly rare chance to see a special comet this week, which is set to be one of the brightest comets in recent history. Occurring just once every 160,000 ...

The comet is named after English astronomer Edmond Halley who examined ... sky sight you'd like to share with Space.com and our news partners for a story or image gallery, send images and comments ...

From Jan. 11 to 15, 2025, a bright comet surged through images from the ESA (European Space Agency) and NASA SOHO (Solar and Heliospheric Observatory) spacecraft. Called C/2024 G3 (ATLAS), the comet ...