NASA noted it would move northwest throughout January. As for the Southern Hemisphere, the comet would become visible for skywatchers in early February 2023, as it continued its voyage towards Earth.

The comet is moving at approximately 150,000 MPH and has an orbital period of 80,000 years, making this a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. The comet will be visible through October 24th.

Why it's so special: Nicknamed the "Great Comet of 2025," Comet C/2024 G3 (ATLAS) is currently the brightest comet predicted to be visible from Earth all year. Discovered on April 5, 2024 by the ...

Leonard is also a rapidly moving comet - travelling at 254,399 km per hour relative to the Earth - that is 70.6 km per second. Writing for Space.com, guest lecturer at the Hayden Planetarium ...

You’ll be able to see it through the end of October, but it will move higher in the sky and farther away from the sun as the ...

This was its greatest north declination, about 57 degrees. From this place the comet is moving frst westerly, then southwesterly as it speeds toward the sun. The following ephemeris will show the ...