Comet 3I/ATLAS did not explode as some reports claimed. Instead, it naturally fragmented—a common process for comets nearing the Sun. Scientists confirmed no alien or explosive activity occurred.

The human mind may find it difficult to conceptualize: a cosmic cloud so colossal it surrounds the Sun and eight planets as it extends trillions of miles into deep space. The spherical shell known as ...

A flying piece of cosmic rock or an alien threat? Comet 3I/ATLAS is hurtling through our solar system and captivating ...

NASA’s confirmation that comet 3I/ATLAS is experiencing a subtle but real non‑gravitational acceleration has turned a niche ...

The interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS has been confounding scientists since it began unexpectedly accelerating, but the cause ...

The object known as 3I/ATLAS has stunned astronomers with twin jets that form straight, stable plumes over millions of ...

You may have seen claims about three comets discovered this year: C/2025 K1 (ATLAS), C/2025 R2 (SWAN), and C/2025 A6 (Lemmon), being visible in the fall skies. Yeah ... about that. Other WRAL Top ...

Is the interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS spinning? That is the question currently dominating online astronomy circles, fueled by ...

After intercepting the speeding comet, a wealth of findings. The photo recently released by ESA and taken by OSIRIS wide-angle camera on the Rosetta space probe, Nov. 22, 2014. ESA/Rosetta/OSIRIS/AP ...

NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - Two comets are visible in October. All you need is a drive away from light pollution and binoculars or a telescope. The comets that will be visible are the C/2025 R2 (SWAN), and C ...

The comet C/2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan-ATLAS) was discovered in 2023 and is on its way into the inner solar system. Early estimates say it may outshine the brightest stars in the night sky. The comet is ...

The comets A6 (Lemmon) and R2 (SWAN) are visitors from the chilly fringes of our solar system, and could even be visible at the same time. By Marina Koren If you like comets, this month is shaping up ...