Overview

• The comet was discovered in January 2025 by the Mount Lemmon Survey in Arizona.
• It is currently visible before dawn in the Northern Hemisphere, with forecasts pointing to growing evening visibility later this week.
• Closest approach is about 56 million miles from Earth as the comet moves from Gemini into Ursa Major, aiding skywatchers’ tracking.
• After passing the Sun in November, its orbital period is expected to shorten from roughly 1,350 years to about 1,150 years, implying a return around the year 3175.
• Observers recommend dark locations, up-to-date charts or apps, and binoculars or small telescopes because comet brightness can fluctuate.