Ursid meteor shower peaks Dec. 21–22 as Earth passes through debris from Comet 8P/Tuttle. Here’s when and where to watch the ...

Looking for a sky event this week? Check out our full Sky This Week column. December 22: The Ursid meteor shower peaks Rising around midnight and visible in the early-morning sky, Comet 24P/Schaumasse ...

Comet 24P/Schaumasse is presented as an observable target, estimated at 12th magnitude, situated in the vicinity of Leo the Lion. Optimal viewing for Comet 24P/Schaumasse is specified for ...

Comet C/2025 R2 (SWAN) will make a close flyby of Earth on Oct. 21. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. A bright new solar system ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. An award-winning reporter writing about stargazing and the night sky. This week brings a final chance to easily see Comet Lemmon ...

After briefly escaping from Earth's view during a (very) close approach to the sun on Oct. 30, Comet 3I/ATLAS can finally be seen through amateur telescopes again, though it's impossible to say how ...

A bright new solar system comet could put on a show in the October night sky as it zooms past Earth. Comet C/2025 R2 (SWAN) was discovered on Sept. 10 by Ukrainian amateur astronomer Vladimir Bezugly.