A newly discovered comet is rapidly brightening and could become visible from Earth — if it survives an extreme close ...

Analysis of the tail of 3I/Atlas reveals that it contains an anomalous proportion of methanol, a class of alcohol used in fuels.

For several months, an ancient voyager unlike any other before has been visiting our small patch of the universe. In calling our visitor ancient, we mischaracterize its age as that word implies ...

Spread the loveAs enthusiasts and casual observers of the night sky alike prepare for an exciting astronomical event, Comet C/2026 A1 (MAPS) has recently caught the attention of the astronomical ...

Spread the loveIn recent discussions, astronomy communicator Korntong Viriyasawetkul has shed light on a potentially hazardous celestial object—a comet or asteroid originating from beyond Neptune.

A visitor from another star system is creating excitement in the astronomy community. The comet 3I/ATLAS which was first spotted in July 2025 contains chemical clues that scientists can use to ...

The interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS is unusually rich in alcohol — a chemical clue that could reveal how planets and icy bodies form around other stars.

One rare comet has done two jobs at once: it has widened the scientific map of how other planetary systems form, and it has exposed how dependent that science remains on a clear, trackable sky. Comet ...

The comet contains higher levels of this simple alcohol than almost all known comets from our solar system.

During the past few years, we have witnessed a bumper crop of bright naked-eye comets, beckoning us to set up a camera and record their beauty to share with friends and family. However, the next great ...