5 days ago · A very experienced comet observer, John Bortle of Stormville, New York, calls C/2024 G3 "the Great Comet of 2025." He writes: The comet's post-perihelion appearance closely resembles that of the ...

A great comet is a comet that becomes exceptionally bright. There is no official definition; often the term is attached to comets such as Halley's Comet , which during certain appearances are bright enough to be noticed by casual observers who are not looking for them, and become well known outside the astronomical community.

Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812 (or simply The Great Comet) is a sung-through musical adaptation of a 70-page segment from Leo Tolstoy 's 1869 novel War and Peace. The show was written by composer, lyricist, playwright, orchestrator Dave Malloy and originally directed by Rachel Chavkin.

Jan 9, 2025 · Discover how to see Comet 2024 G3 (ATLAS), one of the brightest comets in 20 years, as it makes its rare journey near the sun next week.

C/2024 G3 (ATLAS) is a non-periodic comet, which reached perihelion on 13 January 2025, at a distance of 0.09 AU (13 million km) from the Sun.Dubbed the Great Comet of 2025, it is currently the brightest comet of 2025, [6] with an apparent magnitude reaching −3.8 on the day of its perihelion. [5] The comet is visible in the southern hemisphere before and after perihelion.

An active comet can only become great by making a particularly close approach to the sun so that it produces enormous quantities of gas and dust or by making a close approach to the Earth so that its tail can be easily viewed.

Oct 31, 2024 · Great comets leave a lasting impression and often go down in history. Wondering what makes a comet great? Our article breaks down everything you need to know. Here’s a little insider tip: unlike the Star Walk 2 app, where comet tracking is locked behind a paywall, Sky Tonight gives you this feature for free.

1 day ago · The celestial display presented by Comet 2024 G3 (ATLAS) during January has captivated skywatchers worldwide, earning it the title of the "Great Comet of 2025." With its remarkable brightness and vivid tails, the comet has been observed from both hemispheres, leaving a lasting impression.

And see great images in our Comet G3 photo gallery. View at EarthSky Community Photos . | Petr Horálek from Spišská Belá, Slovakia, captured this image of Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS A3 on October ...

Oct 15, 2024 · Great comets don’t come along very frequently, after all. What do I mean by a “great” comet? What the heck is a comet anyway? And how can you spot this one before it’s gone? C/2023 A3 Tsuchinshan-ATLAS as seen on September 30th from Namibia through a 12” telescope. Credit: Gerald Rehamann, Michael Jäger, Denis Möller.