Comet McNaught put on a surprise show this summer: Here's how to spot it before it fades Comet McNaught brightened dramatically during two outbursts around perihelion as it made a close approach to the sun. Space · Sep 3
Our 10 favorite Space.com reader astronomy photos of 2025 From auroras at 36,000 feet to comet flybys and eclipses, these are the standout images our readers shared with Space.com in 2025. Space · Dec 30, 2025
Is 3I/Atlas Falling Apart as It Nears Earth? Shocking New Images Raise Concern New images of 3I/Atlas have sparked viral claims that the rare interstellar object is falling apart as it nears Earth. Here is what the theory says and what science reveals about 3I/Atlas. International Business Times UK · Dec 16, 2025
Comet Lemmon photos are plagued by satellite streaks. Here's how amateur astronomers face the problem "Every single subframe I take (prior to stacking) now contains at least one, and usually more than one satellite streak." Space · Nov 11, 2025
Forget 3I/ATLAS: Another Comet Steals the Show With Rare Golden Glow After Defying Its Predicted End A 'forgotten' comet, C/2025 K1 (ATLAS), survived a perilous trip to the sun, emerging with a rare golden glow that is baffling scientists. International Business Times UK · Nov 6, 2025
There's another comet ATLAS in our solar system — and it just turned gold after a perilous dance with the sun New photos show that the recently discovered comet C/2025 K1 (ATLAS) developed a surprising golden glow after reaching its closest point to the sun. Until now, the comet has gone under the radar, largely thanks to the more famous interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS. LiveScience · Nov 5, 2025
New comet Lemmon could shine bright enough to be seen with the naked eye this October This newly discovered comet could soon glow bright enough for the naked eye as it sweeps through October's morning and evening skies. Space · Oct 8, 2025
Astrophotographers capture dazzling new views of Comet C/2025 A6 (Lemmon) as it brightens for October skies See stunning photos of Comet C/2025 A6 (Lemmon) as it brightens ahead of a possible naked eye appearance in mid-October. Space · Oct 3, 2025
ZWO Astronomy Photographer of the Year 2025 winners unveiled — and the photos are truly exquisite These breathtaking photographs are the winning entries of the 2025 ZWO Astronomy Photographer of the Year Awards. Space · Sep 11, 2025
The green comet: how to see a once-in-50,000-years event in Australia’s night skies The speeding C/2022 E3 (ZTF) and its icy tail will not be visible from most parts of Australia until 5 February – and won’t be visible again from Earth for a long, long time The Guardian - AU · Feb 3, 2023
Chicago’s ‘Big Three’ iconic foods explored in museum exhibit Elmhurst History Museum will examine the roots of pizza, hot dogs and Italian beef alongside memorabilia and interactivity that gives new meaning to the taste of Chicago. Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 22, 2022