Articles About Comets (15)
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What Are Comets?
Comets are small celestial bodies that orbit the Sun. Primarily made of dust and ice, many have a tail (coma) and are thought to be remnants of the formation of the Solar System.
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Astronomical Events 2024
When, where, and how to see things happening in the sky and space.
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Astronomical Glossary - Terms & Definitions
What do astronomers really mean when they use those technical terms?
![Meteor showers are easy to view. All you need is some patience, a dark viewing spot, and our Interactive Meteor Shower Sky Map. A man's silhouette with the milky way and a meteor in the backdrop.](http://webcf.waybackmachine.org/web/20240329043901im_/https://c.tadst.com/gfx/150x84/viewing-meteor-shower.jpg?1)
Meteors: How to See
Dates and tips on how and where to see shooting stars from meteor showers all over the world.
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What are Asteroids?
Learn more about these space rocks orbiting the Sun.
![Meteors are nature's fireworks. Meteors from Perseids meteor shower, 2017 behind the Milky Way observatory, Calgary, Canada.](http://webcf.waybackmachine.org/web/20240329043901im_/https://c.tadst.com/gfx/150x84/meteor-showers-milky-way-observatory.jpg?1)
What Is a Meteor Shower
Dates and tips on how and where to see "shooting stars" from meteor showers all over the world.
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All about Comet Lovejoy
Comet Lovejoy (C/2013 R1) is one of 3 comets that will grace the skies in November, 2013.
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All about Comet ISON
Everything you need to know about Comet ISON or C/2012 S1.
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2013: Year of comets
2013 is going to be a good year for comet watchers, with at least 3 comets that may be visible without the aid of sophisticated equipment.
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Comet Encke (2P/Encke)
Comet Encke (2P/Encke) is a periodic comet which graced the skies in November, 2013.
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3 comets in 2013
Three comets - comet ISON, comet Lovejoy and comet Encke will grace the winter skies in 2013.
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Comet Lovejoy (C/2014 Q2)
Comet Lovejoy (C/2014 Q2) will become visible to the naked eye in the next few days.
![See 46P/Wirtanen zoom across the sky with the Night Sky Map. Screenshot of the Night Sky Map showing Comet Wirtanen's path.](http://webcf.waybackmachine.org/web/20240329043901im_/https://c.tadst.com/gfx/150x84/comet-46p-wirtanen-night-sky-map.png?1)
Brightest Comet of 2018
Comet 46P/Wirtanen will grace the night sky in December 2018. Find when, how, and where to see the brightest comet of the year with your naked eyes.
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Brightest Comet of 2020
Comet C/2020 F3 NEOWISE will grace the night sky in July 2020. Find when, how, and where to see the brightest comet of the year with your naked eyes.
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The Solar System
Everything that orbits the Sun is part of the solar system.