This newly discovered comet C/2026 A1 (MAPS), a rare Kreutz sungrazer, could blaze brightly in early April — or it could ...

The fate of a comet that was predicted to pass close to Earth remains a mystery five years after its dramatic breakup in the inner solar system.

Depending on how bright it gets, the question remains: Can people in India spot it?

The comet is now racing away from the sun following a close flyby on Jan. 20.

In 1949, Britain unveiled the de Havilland Comet, the world’s first commercial jet airliner, a sleek and futuristic aircraft that promised to revolutionize global travel. Powered by four turbojet ...

On February 17, the comet will make its closest approach to Earth from 94 million miles, roughly as far as the Sun.

The comet C/2026 A1 (MAPS) belongs to the "Kreutz sungrazer" family—comets that come very close to the Sun's surface. Past sungrazers have been bright enough to be seen during daytime hours. The best ...

French scientists discovered comet C/2026 A1 Jan. 13, currently approaching the sun. Here's what to know.

A city-sized green comet, C/2024 E1 (Wierzchoś), is approaching Earth and will soon be ejected into interstellar space, ...

Space around the Sun contains far more than planets. Scattered through it are smaller bodies made of rock, metal, ice and ...

Planet groupings occur every few years and are visually appealing but not rare. While some social media claims exaggerate ...