The comet’s low position in the sky, as well as its close proximity to the sun, made it a more challenging object for astronomers in the northern hemisphere to view and photograph. As of ...

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 ...

For those itching to give it a try, you can find more details about the comet and a link to generate an ephemeris of its position and brightness in JPL’s Small-Body Database Lookup.