Two Comets to Light Up the Night Sky

Comet Lemmon and Comet Swan are making their way towards Earth, offering a unique opportunity for skywatchers to witness these rare celestial events.

A Celestial Show

• Comet Swan will come within about 24 million miles of Earth.
• Comet Lemmon is a bit farther out, at around 56 million miles.
• Both comets are expected to be at their brightest between Monday and Tuesday.

How to Watch

If you don't have your own telescope, you can watch the event live:

• Virtual Telescope Project and Astronomer Gianluca Masi are live streaming the event.
• Start time: 1:30 p.m. on Monday.
• Where to watch: Their website or YouTube channel.

About Comet Lemmon

• First spotted: January
• Visibility: Western evening sky after sunset
• Composition: Ice, dust, and gas
• Bright tails: Created as the comets heat up and release gas and dust.

A Reminder of Our Universe

Seeing comets like these is a reminder of how vast and mysterious our universe is. It's a chance to step outside, look up, and appreciate the wonders of the night sky.