Latest comet news

Here are some of the latest comet news and updates:

  1. Comet C/2023 K1 (PANSTARRS): This comet was discovered in May 2023 and is expected to make its closest approach to Earth on August 10, 2023. It's a long-period comet, meaning it takes more than 200 years to complete one orbit around the Sun.
  2. Comet C/2022 E3 (ZTF): This comet was discovered in March 2022 and made its closest approach to Earth on February 1, 2023. It was visible to the naked eye for a brief period and was one of the brightest comets of the year.
  3. Comet C/2021 A1 (Leonard): This comet was discovered in January 2021 and made its closest approach to Earth on January 3, 2022. It was a relatively bright comet and was visible to the naked eye for several weeks.
  4. Comet C/2019 Y4 (ATLAS): This comet was discovered in December 2019 and made its closest approach to Earth on January 12, 2022. It was a relatively faint comet, but was visible to binoculars and small telescopes.
  5. Comet C/2018 N1 (ASASSN1): This comet was discovered in July 2018 and made its closest approach to Earth on August 12, 2022. It was a relatively bright comet and was visible to the naked eye for several weeks.

Some upcoming comet events to look out for:

  1. Comet C/2024 A1 (PANSTARRS): This comet is expected to make its closest approach to Earth on May 12, 2024. It's a long-period comet and is expected to be relatively bright.
  2. Comet C/2025 F1 (PANSTARRS): This comet is expected to make its closest approach to Earth on October 14, 2025. It's a long-period comet and is expected to be relatively bright.
  3. Comet C/2026 O1 (PANSTARRS): This comet is expected to make its closest approach to Earth on March 15, 2026. It's a long-period comet and is expected to be relatively bright.

Note: The orbits of comets are not always predictable, and their brightness can vary greatly as they approach the Sun. It's always a good idea to check with astronomy websites and apps for the latest updates on comet sightings and visibility.