New ‘Great Comet of the Year’ C/2025 R3 Set To Dazzle Sky Watchers
New ‘Great Comet of the Year’ C/2025 R3 Set To Dazzle Sky Watchers
US · Published Jan 13, 2026
• Comet C/2025 R3 (PanSTARRS), known as the 'Great Comet of the Year,' is set to become a spectacular sight as it approaches Earth.
• Discovered in September 2025, the comet will reach its closest points to the Sun on April 20 and Earth on April 27, offering peak viewing opportunities.
• Scientists are eager to study C/2025 R3's composition to unlock secrets about the early solar system.
Comet C/2025 R3 approaching our solar system
A new celestial spectacle is on the horizon as comet C/2025 R3 (PanSTARRS) makes its journey into our solar system. Dubbed the 'Great Comet of the Year,' this icy wanderer promises to be a dazzling sight for sky watchers around the globe.
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