1811 and 1843 had tails stretching farther out into space. While Ikeya-Seki's head faded rapidly, the tail continued to be visible well into November even as the comet moved rapidly away from the sun.

In addition, the Great Comets of 1680, 1811, 1843 and 1965 had gloriously bright tails stretching for many tens of millions ...

How, when, and where to look to see Comet C/2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan-ATLAS) after sunset this Friday, Nov. 1, with sky charts, ...

So, much of the damage was done before it got close to the sun, giving our nearest star a partial pass on being the full ...

A comet that some are calling "the comet of the century" will soon be visible. Comet C/2023 A3 Tsuchinshan–ATLAS is approaching its closest point to the Earth, meaning you'll be able to see ...

The Comet was a wooden paddle steamer built in Port Glasgow by John Wood & Sons between 1811-12. It was owned by 19th Century entrepreneur Henry Bell. It was recently discovered in the fast tidal ...

Comet C/2023 A3 Tsuchinshan-Atlas made its closest approach to the Sun in September and will come within 44 million miles of Earth. Due to its proximity, the celestial object will appear in the ...

Help us keep bring these critical stories to light. Your support makes all the difference. A comet that visits the solar system every 80,000 years is set to pass Earth in the coming days ...

In the days following its sweep around the sun, Ikeya-Seki was a spectacular sight in the late October and early November morning skies. An incredibly brilliant, twisted tail stretched up from the ...

The comet "... has almost certainly disintegrated. There's probably not much left of its primary core." The latest update concerning "the other comet" of October 2024 — Comet C/2024 S1 (ATLAS ...