Astronomers Tracking Rare Comet—How To See From Your Backyard
Summary
Astronomers in the United States are tracking a rare comet named C/2025 K1 (ATLAS). This comet has a unique golden color and survived a close approach to the Sun. It can now be seen with a telescope from backyards.Key Facts
- The rare comet is named C/2025 K1 (ATLAS).
- It was discovered by the Asteroid Terrestrial-impact Last Alert System in May 2025.
- This comet is golden in color, which is unusual for comets.
- The comet survived its closest approach to the Sun, called perihelion.
- It can be seen using a telescope from the boundary between Virgo and Leo in the east before sunrise.
- The comet has a low carbon-to-hydroxide ion ratio compared to others.
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