Finding Comet McNaught Tonight (June 23/24)

Comet C/2009 R1 (McNaught) is still 2 weeks from perihelion (its closest approach to the Sun). Unfortunately it has become … More

The Latest on Comet McNaught

Comet 2009 R1 (McNaught) is the center of attention in the early dawn sky. The 5th magnitude comet is brightening … More

Comet 2009 R1 (McNaught) is by far the brightest comet in the sky right now. There is a good chance … More

This feature highlights a number of meteor showers, comets and asteroids which are visible during the month of June 2010. … More

This feature highlights a number of meteor showers, comets and asteroids which are visible during the month of May 2010. … More

I’ve always been drawn to comets. Maybe it is their unpredictability. Even the most well-behaved comets can unexpectedly split into … More

This feature highlights a number of meteor showers, comets and asteroids which are visible during the month of April 2010. … More

Don Machholz of Colfax, CA found his 11th comet on the morning of Tuesday, March 23rd. What sets Don’s 11 … More

This feature highlights a number of meteor showers, comets and asteroids which are visible during the month of March 2010. … More

Last month an apparent “comet” was discovered in the inner part of the usually asteroidal Main Belt. Early observations quickly … More