But over the summer, 3I/ATLAS, has plunged toward the inner solar system—and the fireworks show has begun in earnest. When ...

During September's total lunar eclipse, astronomers captured rare images of interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS glowing green, ...

The eyes of every astronomer widened this year when an interstellar traveler was discovered in our solar system.

The comet, which poses no risk to Earth, first burst onto the scene July 1, spotted by NASA’s ATLAS survey telescope in Chile ...

This quiz invites you to chase comets through time and space, from ancient omens to modern scientific marvels.

Since its discovery, astronomers have been frantically trying to gather as much information as they can about the newest interstellar interloper dubbed 3I/ATLAS. It's been challenging, but they've ...

Gemini South caught Comet 3I/ATLAS “switching on,” as students and astronomers joined to see dust, gas, chemistry from ...

New photos from the recent 'blood moon' eclipse show that interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS may be turning green as it gets closer to the Sun.

Asteroids, comets, and meteors differ in origin and behavior—remnants of our Solar System that sometimes create dazzling sights in Earth’s skies.

While the total solar eclipse was the celestial focus in April 2024, the "Devil Comet" also received attention from skywatchers. Known officially and scientifically as Comet 12P/Pons-Brooks, the rare ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Scientists have discovered seven more "dark comets," and analysis of this haul suggests that the ...