Tag: naked-eye viewing
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Comet C/2025 R2 SWAN: How to Watch the Naked-Eye Visitor Next Week
Overview: A Rare Celestial Visitor Comet C/2025 R2 (SWAN) has captivated skywatchers by brightening as it journeys toward the inner solar system. Discovered by a Ukrainian amateur astronomer in September 2025, SWAN has quickly become one of the year’s most anticipated astronomical events. As it nears its closest approach to Earth on October 21, the…
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Comet C/2025 R2 SWAN: How to Watch the Naked-Eye Flyby Next Week
Overview: A Rare Celestial Visitor in October Comet C/2025 R2 SWAN is dazzling stargazers as it makes a relatively close pass by Earth in October 2025. Discovered by a Ukrainian amateur astronomer, Vladimir Bezugly, in September, the comet has surprised observers with a brightness that could allow naked-eye visibility under dark skies. While the comet’s…
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10 Countries Best Positioned to View 3I/ATLAS with the Naked Eye
As 3I/ATLAS graces skies across both hemispheres in late October and early November 2025, skywatchers worldwide are preparing for vivid naked-eye glimpses. This interstellar visitor offers a rare chance to observe a comet without a telescope, relying on dark skies, calm weather, and a bit of patience. Here are the top locations around the world…