Comets
Comet Hale-Bopp, the story of a visitor from the edge of the Solar System
What was Comet Hale-Bopp, how was it discovered and why was its appearance in the night sky so important? Katrin-Raynor Evans explores the history of this celestial visitor.
Observing guide | What comets and asteroids are in the sky tonight?
What comets and asteroids can you see in the sky tonight and over the coming weeks? Find out when and where to look to see a Near Earth Object.
Comet-chasers disappointed as Comet C/2025 F2 (SWAN) falls apart on its journey around the Sun
Comet C/2025 F2 (SWAN) seems to be fading and may not be around long. Here's how to see it while you can
Comet C/2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan-ATLAS)
Comet C/2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan-ATLAS) was one of the astronomy highlights of 2024.
Comet C/2024 G3 (ATLAS) above Atacama Desert
Comet C/2024 G3 | Astronomer captures comet from the Space Station
Astronomers keep finding more and more "weird" objects, and they could unlock the secret to life on Earth
Your last chance to see it. How to catch Comet A3 Tsuchinshan-ATLAS in December before it fades from view
Fare well, Comet A3
Photograph comets and stars without trailing or blurring
“Aliens are more likely to see Comet A3 Tsuchinshan ATLAS again than Earth is!” – the comet’s orbit is 100,000s years long
Comet C/2023 A3 | What to expect in November 2024
From comet to canvas. Artist sketches Comet C/2023 A3 over the Wild Atlantic on the west coast of Ireland
Comet C/2023 A3 from Mount Etna
Photographers have been capturing amazing images of Comet C/2023 A3. Here are some of the best we've seen
Observing Comet C/2023 A3 in October. Key dates, times and star charts for spotting it this month
Find out how to see the highly-anticipated comet at its best in October.
Comet C/2023 A3 and crescent Moon over La Palma
A comet and the Sun. Incredible images show C/2023 A3 swing into view of NASA's solar space telescope
Photographer captures spectacular image of Comet A3 and a crescent Moon over the Pyramids of Giza
Want to photograph a bright comet? Tips and equipment you need to capture a spectacular image
Top tips for photographing a comet, and how to capture comet images with scientific value.
"Totally awesome to see a comet from orbit". Astronauts photograph Comet C/2023 A3 from the Space Station
How long does a comet last, and why do they disintegrate?
What happens when an icy visitor from the outer Solar System breaks apart, and what we can learn from a comet’s spectacular demise.