#comets
Exploring the disappointments surrounding comet predictions, focusing on C/2025 F2 (SWAN) and its place in a history of failed celestial spectacles.
Explore the celestial events of August 2026, featuring the moon's phases, planetary positions, and notable comets and asteroids visible in the night sky.
Astronomers are focusing on comet 10P/Tempel as it approaches its perihelion this August, offering unique viewing opportunities for enthusiasts and professionals alike.
Halley's Comet, officially known as 1P/Halley, is a large and bright comet that orbits the Sun every 75-76 years. It is one of the best-known short-period comets, with its next appearance expected in 2061.
Explore the fascinating nuclei of comets CG30, CG31, and CG38, and their implications for understanding the solar system's history.
Astronomers have used the Very Large Telescope to analyze 3I/ATLAS, the brightest interstellar object, suggesting it originates from an ancient solar system.
The month preceding the perihelion of 10P/Tempel, expected on August 2. By the end of July, the brightness it reaches will likely already be at the maximum predicted.
As the project was launched in July 2008, I never thought that this blog, then still referred to as "Astrofan80’s Blog", would still exist after 18 years. This year, the blog and my homepage have essentially come of age.
The moon's path and planetary movements in April 2026, including visibility details for comets and meteor showers.
At the beginning of May, we can find the full moon in the constellation Libra. The waning moon continues its journey through various constellations, culminating in a Blue Moon at the end of the month.
The moon's path and planetary movements in June 2026, including visibility details for Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, and notable comets and asteroids.
