How far away is comet C/2024 E1 (Wierzchos) from Earth on December 29?
The comet will make its closest pass to Earth in February, reaching a minimum distance of approximately 93 million miles.
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Massive M-class solar flare may trigger auroras on January 1
On December 28, a dormant sunspot, identified as Sunspot 4317, unexpectedly erupted.
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January 2026: Quadrantids meteor shower and more skywatching events to start the new year
January 2026 will dazzle skywatchers with meteors, a Wolf Moon, Jupiter at its brightest, and a planetary alignment.
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Where is interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS now? Current position and visibility
The interstellar comet has already made its way past Earth and is on its journey towards interstellar space now.
3 days ago
Comet C/2024 E1 (Wierzchos) to make closest approach to Earth soon—latest coordinates and viewing tips
The night sky of 2026 welcomes comet C/2024 E1 (Wierzchos), which will be making its closest approach to Earth and the Sun.
3 days ago
Blood moon alert: Here's everything you need to know about next year's total lunar eclipse
The rare blood moon will be up in the sky for nearly 3 hours.
4 days ago
Christmas 2025: What is the Moon phase on December 25
A beautiful Waxing Crescent Moon is here to grace the skies on Christmas.
4 days ago
Quadrantid meteor shower 2025/26: When and how to watch
The Quadrantids are widely regarded as one of the best meteor showers of the year.
5 days ago
Arctic auroras could paint northern skies green this Christmas Eve as a solar storm approaches Earth
NOAA forecasters report that a solar eruption known as a CME may sweep past Earth on December 24.
6 days ago
3I/ATLAS: Where is the interstellar comet headed next after skimming past Earth?
On Friday, December 19, the comet made its closest pass to Earth, safely cruising by at a distance of approximately 167 million miles.
7 days ago
3I/ATLAS latest update: Where to watch the interstellar comet livestream on December 19
The object was first spotted on July 1, 2025, by the NASA-funded ATLAS survey telescope based in Rio Hurtado, Chile.
Dec 19, 2025
Here are some quick facts about 3I/ATLAS ahead of its closest approach to Earth
Discovered in July by the ATLAS telescope in Chile, this comet is on a one-way trip through our solar system.
Dec 19, 2025
Interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS's closest approach to Earth: Date, time and naked-eye visibility
The object was first officially spotted on July 1, 2025, by the NASA-funded ATLAS survey telescope based in Rio Hurtado, Chile.
Dec 19, 2025
Comet 3I/ATLAS makes its closest approach to Earth: Skywatching tips, livestream and more
The closest approach of comet 3I/ATLAS to Earth will happen on Friday, 19 December 2025, at a distance of 1.798 Astronomical Units.
Dec 18, 2025
How far away is interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS from Earth on December 17? Latest coordinates
Now passing through the constellation Leo, the interstellar object sits at a distance so immense that the light from it takes about 15 minutes to reach us.
Dec 17, 2025
Interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS will reach its closest approach to Earth this week—will it be visible to the naked eye?
The interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS is currently visible in the constellation Leo, though its faint brightness of magnitude 12.5 means it is difficult to spot.
Dec 15, 2025
2025 Ursid meteor shower peaks next week: Here's when and where you can see it
Observers will have ideal viewing conditions this year, as the New Moon guarantees zero moonlight interference.
Dec 15, 2025
Comet 3I/ATLAS is just days away from its closest approach to Earth—latest coordinates and viewing tips
The comet's closest approach to Earth will occur on Friday, December 19, 2025, when it will pass at a distance of approximately 167 million miles.
Dec 10, 2025
Don't miss the century's longest Total Solar Eclipse — here's the exact date
An event like this will not take place again before 2045.
Dec 9, 2025
The Geminid meteor shower peaks next week: Here's when and how you can see it
Stargazers in both the Northern and Southern Hemispheres will be able to view the shower, though the display is typically superior from the North.
Dec 8, 2025