Comet C/2024 S1 (ATLAS) passed its closest point to Earth on Oct. 23, reaching a magnitude of 8.7, far too dim to be seen with the naked eye. Still, telescopes were able to catch a glimpse of the icy ...

Comets are among the most exciting celestial objects to watch. These visitors from the outer reaches of the solar system are ...

Watch Comet C/2024 S1 (ATLAS) make a death dive into the sun in this eerie footage from the Solar and Heliospheric Observatory spacecraft. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn ...

Comet C/2024 S1 (ATLAS) is no more. Now, thanks to the Solar and Heliospheric Observatory (SOHO), a spacecraft jointly operated by NASA and the European Space Agency, we know for sure how and when ...

Spectators catch a glimpse of Comet C/2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan–ATLAS) from Hendry’s Beach in Santa Barbara. Credit: Christina Larson-Trainer photo ...

“If the comet breaks up as expected, we may be left with a dusty wraith in the form of a tail without a head,” said King. “Keep a close watch on the SOHO images to find out.” ...

Watch Comet 96P/Macholz brighten as it flies by the sun in these time-lapses captured by the ESA/NASA Solar and Heliospheric ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Comet C/2024 S1 (ATLAS) is no more. On Monday (Oct. 28), the comet evaporated as it was heading ...

Many across the world have witnessed the spectacle of Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS. Some of us, due to constant clouds, were not so lucky. There was, however, hope for a second bright comet this year ...

While many dubbed it the "Halloween comet," the cosmic snowball of ice and dust more officially known as C/2024 S1 (ATLAS), disintegrated on Oct. 28 as it approached the sun. The comet's final ...