Comets are unpredictable, fleeting visitors in our sky, and C/2024 G3 (ATLAS) was no exception. This January, it graced the ...
In the photo from the space station, the comet is captured just above Earth’s horizon, which is illuminated by a bright light — also known as airglow — that occurs in the planet’s upper atmosphere ...
Scientists, however, remain hopeful of comet C/2024 G3 (Atlas)'s prospects. Comet C/2024 G3 (ATLAS) is a pretty old comet, and scientists believe it last passed Earth 160,000 years ago.
An extremely rare and bright comet is passing by Earth but Metro Vancouverites may not be able to see the dazzling display. Comet 2024 G3 ATLAS has made international headlines for weeks ...
G3 ATLAS is believed to be an old comet, having made at least one previous close approach to the sun, with an orbital period of roughly 160,000 years. It reached its peak brilliance this week ...
An extremely rare and bright comet is passing by Earth but Metro Vancouverites may not be able to see the dazzling display. Comet 2024 G3 ATLAS has made international headlines for weeks, touted as a ...