Tag: Comet
Rare Comet with Impossible 2nd Tail: Closest Approach to Earth in 80,000 Years
Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS, also known as C/2023 A3, has recently been observed with a surprising second tail, known as an anti-tail, pointing in the opposite direction to its bright streaming tail. This phenomenon occurred as...
Capturing the ‘Comet of the Century’ in Stunning Global Photos
Stargazers around the world were thrilled to witness the spectacular display of the "comet of the century" as it streaked across the skies of the northern hemisphere. Comet A3, also known as Tsuchinshan-ATLAS, lived...
Spotting the ‘Comet of the Century’: A Guide to When and Where
Stargazers around the world have the opportunity to witness what could potentially be the most spectacular comet of the year over the next few weeks. Comet A3, also known as Tsuchinshan-ATLAS, has been dubbed...
Celebrating the Scientific Legacy of Rosetta Probe: A Decade of Discovery
Comet 67P captured the attention of scientists ten years ago when it became the first comet to be orbited and landed on by a spacecraft. The European Space Agency (ESA) embarked on a mission...