perihelion

Space & Cosmos

Will Comet G3 ATLAS be active at perihelion?

Comet G3 Atlas and Mercury at dawn on January 11th. Credit: Starry Night. The most anticipated comet of 2025 is just around the corner. Currently, the only comet that has the potential to become visible to the naked eye in 2025 is Comet C/2024 G3 ATLAS. The comet will reach perihelion on January 13th at 0.094 astronomical units (AU, 8.7…