A comet, now hidden in the Sun's glare, could become a notable presence in the evening sky by late next week, if it's not ...

Though C/2026 A1 (MAPS) didn't survive, comet C/2025 R3 (PanSTARRS) is moving toward peak brightness and could become visible ...

A fragile, fast-moving comet could briefly appear after sunset this April, giving travelers a rare reason to chase the ...

Sungrazer’ comet MAPS was destroyed during a close solar pass on April 4, but comet C/2025 R3 (PanSTARRS) will peak around ...

We now know that all these bright comets from the last two millennia — the Kreutz sungrazing family — share a common origin.

Sky This Week is brought to you in part by Celestron. Friday, April 3Mercury reaches greatest western elongation at 7 P.M.

The much-heralded Comet MAPS, proclaimed by some as "The Great Easter Comet," met its end this past Saturday (April 4). The ...

North America’s celestial highlights for the month ahead, which also apply to mid-northern latitudes in the northern ...

The comet will make its closest approach to the sun this weekend, potentially creating a dazzling display if it survives the ...

Comet MAPS is about to face its ultimate test as it sweeps just 101,000 miles above the sun's surface.

A newly discovered comet is set to make a dramatic close pass by the Sun this weekend, and if it survives the intense heat ...

Looking for a sky event this week? Check out our full Sky This Week column. April 5: Your last glimpse of Comet Wierzchoś? The Moon passes 0.6° south of Antares at 4 P.M. EDT on April 6, with the two ...