Now 94 million miles (151 million kilometers) from Earth and shining at a magnitude of +4.3 in the constellation Ophiuchus, the comet is now getting fainter and smaller with each passing night.

Such outbursts are rare, making this comet’s appearance even more exciting. With a predicted magnitude of -3.2, it’s set to be one of the brightest comets seen in decades. The comet will be ...

The comment, named Comet ATLAS (C/2024 G3), came within 8.3 million miles of the sun on January 13 as it reached its perihelion, or its closest point to the sun. During its close call with the sun ...