The brightest comet to whiz past Earth in 2021 has likely disintegrated. Comet Leonard is now nothing but a ghostly streak, having lost its nucleus, or main body, and its coma, or temporary atmosphere ...

Comet Leonard, which has been a visual treat for astronomers for several weeks, is on its way out of the solar system—but it might still be possible to catch a glimpse of it depending on one's ...

Skywatchers still have time to spot 2021's most impressive cometary fly-by Comet Leonard, as it makes its way towards the sun. They will have to act quickly, however, as after passing the sun on ...

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Binoculars and a clear, dark sky with a good view of the horizon should do the trick. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. The ...

As Comet Leonard makes its way through our solar system, a Chinese satellite has spotted it through an aurora. Yangwang 1 is a small Chinese satellite owned by Origin Space, launched in June 2021, and ...

The brightest comet in the night sky right now makes its closest approach to the sun Monday (Jan. 3) and — even if it survives the journey — that will be the only time the comet sees our star close up ...

Last December, the “Christmas Star” was the big sky event that was drawing lots of attention. But this month the buzz is focused on another cosmic holiday treat — the “Christmas Comet.” The newly ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. An award-winning reporter writing about stargazing and the night sky. In the wake of its brightening last week reports are coming ...