The comet making its appearance now derived its name from those who first discovered it last year, the Tsuchinshan, or ...

"We're all really excited about the prospect of the Comet A3 (Tsuchinshan-ATLAS) and how it might just be a nice bright object in the night sky," he said in a video explainer about the comet.

Why it's so special: Nicknamed the "Great Comet of ... the same night, presents the showstopper against the backdrop of the Chilean mountains near the sea, showcasing a clear sky at dusk.

Last year’s celestial events were quite spectacular, with two off-the-chart displays of northern lights that could be seen in all 50 states, a comet and a total solar eclipse. Although 2025 won’t ...