Comet ATLAS C/2024 G3 falls apart

Comet C/2024 G3 ATLAS' 'near-death encounter' with the sun may have blown it apart, new photos suggest
The "once-in-a-lifetime" comet that recently lit up night skies for the first time in millennia might be falling apart after being singed as it slingshotted around the sun, new photos suggest. However,
Comet ATLAS Offers Stunning Display as It Nears the Sun
Comet ATLAS brightens as it nears the Sun, providing scientists with valuable data on solar wind interactions and offering a rare celestial spectacle.
Bright comet G3 ATLAS seen from space in new astronaut photo
In the photo from the space station, the comet is captured just above Earth’s horizon, which is illuminated by a bright light — also known as airglow — that occurs in the planet’s upper atmosphere when atoms and molecules emit light after being excited by sunlight.
The C/2024 G3 (ATLAS) comet is 'dead', but it's still visible. Here's how to see it
Experts think the comet started breaking up last week, but it's still putting on a show for star gazers for a few more days.
Rare G3 Atlas comet lights up Adelaide skies in a once-in-160,000-year event
Perfect weather has opened up Adelaide’s skies for an event of a lifetime that won’t happen again for about 160,000 years. The G3 Atlas comet is currently visible in the Southern Hemisphere as it passes overhead.
Comet G3 ATLAS to shine brightest tomorrow: How to watch
Comet G3 ATLAS (C/2024) is expected to reach its maximum brightness tomorrow. The celestial phenomenon may even outshine the planets Venus and Jupiter. The comet was first spotted by the Asteroid Terrestrial-impact Last Alert System (ATLAS) survey in Chile on April 5, 2024. It was at magnitude +19 then and hard to spot due to its faintness.
Last chance to see rare ‘Atlas’ comet over New Zealand’s skies
A once-in-a-lifetime comet has been spotted over New Zealand skies this week. Comet C/2024 G3 (Atlas), which last visited the Sun about 180,000 years ago, is expected to continue to be visible for the next few nights for those with clear skies.
Comet ATLAS C/2024 G3 falls apart after rare encounter with the Sun
G3 has mesmerized astronomers and amateur skygazers for months as the world tried to spot the bright comet in the sky nearing its fatal encounter with the Sun.
The 'brightest comet of 2025 so far' is orbiting the sun: Here's how to catch a glimpse
G3 may be hard to see due to weather patterns and the California wildfires, said Tim Brothers of the Massachusetts Institute ...
Comet C/2024 G3 ATLAS Approaches Earth: Here's How to Catch a Glimpse of the Brightest Comet of 2025
G3 ATLAS, the brightest comet of 2025, is currently gracing our skies. Its close approach to Earth offers a unique ...
The Brightest Comet of 2025 Is Coming. Here’s How You Can See It Shine
The comet comes from the Oort Cloud, a remote region at the outer edge of the solar system that is believed to contain the ...
Comet Suddenly Appears After 180,000 Years — How To See It Tonight
G3 (ATLAS) is now visible in the post-sunset night sky. It's best seen in the Southern Hemisphere, but it's visible north of ...
Comet G3 ATLAS to be visible from Earth in January 2025; a 160,000-year journey offering once-in-a-lifetime event to view
Comet G3 ATLAS (C/2024) will reach its brightest on January 13, 2025, potentially outshining Venus and Jupiter. Detected in ...
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Watch: Catch it if you can… rare comet visible with the naked eye in SA sky
A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity is unfolding in South Africa as a rare comet, with an orbital period of about 160 000 years, makes its breathtaking appearance!