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Interstellar comets in focus: In 2025, several reports highlighted interstellar objects like 3I/ATLAS passing through the inner solar system, with observers noting its speed, brightness, and trajectory as it approached perihelion. These objects are rare and have been a major topic of discussion among amateur and professional astronomers alike.[2][3]
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Visible comets from Earth: News outlets have covered bright comets that became prominent in the evening sky during late 2024 and 2025, including discussions about how close they pass to the Sun and Earth and what conditions affect their visibility. If you’re observing from London, you may catch guidelines on best viewing times around sunset and twilight with binoculars or a small telescope.[1][4]
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Science and observations: NASA and other space agencies continue to study comets to understand their composition and formation, often publishing updates about missions, telescope observations, and data analyses related to comet nuclei, dust, and coma activity. These reports help refine models of early solar system conditions.[7][9]
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