Comet Set to Outshine Venus in the Night Sky
A newly-discovered comet might light up the night sky in the coming weeks, possibly shining even brighter than the planet Venus. The comet, named Comet ATLAS (C/2024 G3), is making a beeline for the ...
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Once-in-a-160000-year comet G3 ATLAS could shine as bright as Venus next week. Here's what to expect.
One of the brightest comets in 20 years, Comet 2024 G3 (ATLAS) returns for a close encounter with the sun — but will we be able to see it?
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Comet that could shine as bright as Venus set to be visible from Earth
A comet that has taken astronomers by surprise could shine as brightly as Venus in the night sky as it passes by Earth over the next few days. Comet C/2024 G3 (ATLAS) was spotted in April last ...
The Truth About The ‘New Year Comet’ ATLAS G3
Comet ATLAS G3 will be closest to the Sun on Jan. 13, 2025, but will mainly be visible only from the Southern Hemisphere.
Comet as bright as Venus to be visible over UK next week
The icy space rock, known as C/2024 G3 Atlas is approaching the inner solar system. It is expected to make its closest approach to the Sun around Jan 13, when it may be visible, shining as brightly as ...
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How to Watch a Once-in-160,000-Year Comet Predicted to Shine Brighter Than Venus
Comet G3 ATLAS (C/2024) is expected to whiz past the Sun in mid-January, giving skywatchers an extremely rare opportunity to spot the space spectacle from Earth Skyler Caruso is a Writer and ...
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Rare comet could shine bright as Venus as it falls toward the sun: What to expect from Comet ATLAS (C/2024) G3
According to The Planetary Society, comet G3 could get as bright as magnitude -4.5, about the same brightness as Venus during January 2025. It will be in the constellation Sagittarius. However ...
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Stunning comet visible next week to be brighter than Venus for first time in 160,000 years
A newly-discovered comet is set to shine brighter than Venus next week as it lights up the sky for the first time in 160,000 years. Comet C/2024 G3 (ATLAS) is travelling towards the Sun and ...
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Surprise comet that ‘shines brighter than Venus’ set to light up night sky over Ireland tonight – and last three days
And if it is fully intact, the comet will be likely to shine brighter than Venus. It would mean that the comet is one of the most brilliant and bright of its kind in decades. However, exactly how ...
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How to See the Brightest Comet of 2025
Due to its proximity to our star, it is expected to glow brightly over the coming nights, nearly outshining the planet Venus in our skies. Comet ATLAS (C/2024 G3) is currently just past its ...
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How to Watch a Once-in-160,000-Year Comet Predicted to Shine Brighter Than Venus
Radiating an expected magnitude of -4.5, its brightness can potentially rival Venus' shine. Where will Comet G3 ATLAS be visible from Earth? Many parts of the world will have the chance to spot ...