Great Comets News Today

Comets are named based on the time they are found, the types of orbits they follow, their discoverers, or even those who studied them.

The comet won’t return for over 400 years, and tomorrow morning is your best chance to witness this celestial spectacle in our lifetime.

A newly discovered comet is swinging by earth this week and should be visible with the naked eye.

The brightness of comet Nishimura has increased since its discovery several weeks ago, leading to hopes that it’ll soon be visible to the unaided eye.

“Beautiful,” the bearded Italian offered, after a fuzzy sphere of light— with faint rays streaming from it—appeared on the black screen. “Very beautiful. A very rewarding experience.”