Pons-Brooks and Jupiter were seen by NASA's Solar TErrestrial Relations Observatory-A (STEREO-A). Credit: Space.com | NASA STEREO | edited by Steve Spaleta ...

Michigan State University and NASA researchers discover seven dark comets that reveal new solar system secrets.

Comet ATLAS hit a maximum magnitude of -3.4 during its close encounter with the sun, just shy of the brightness of Venus in ...

Imagery from NASA does not disappoint and the multiple of active missions that are exploring the solar system continue to lead to more research of the many unknowns. This week, NASA published ...

NASA shares images of comet C/2024 G3 (ATLAS) near the sun and stunning photos from Jupiter and Mars missions.

A celestial body recently discovered by a Chinese observatory has been confirmed as a comet by the International Astronomical Union IAU Astronomers ...

Because the period of an object does not depend on its mass, comets’ orbital periods remain unchanged due to mass loss.

Comet G3 ATLAS (C/2024) will reach its brightest on January 13, 2025, potentially outshining Venus and Jupiter. Detected in April 2024, its perihelion approach offers a rare viewing opportunity as ...

Great question! Assuming you’re referring specifically to the orbital period — in other words, how long comets take to make one revolution around the Sun, or a cometary “year ...