La cometa C/2024 G3 (ATLAS), la più luminosa del 2025, oggi 13 gennaio raggiunge la minima distanza dal Sole (perielio) e la massima luminosità. Sarà visibile dall'Italia subito dopo il tramonto, forse anche a occhio nudo. Ecco tutto quello che c'è da sapere su come trovarla nel cielo e come vederla in sicurezza.Continua a leggere
Today, January 13, 2025, comet C/2024 G3 (ATLAS) reaches perihelion, its closest point to the Sun. This makes it the brightest comet of the year so far, potentially visible to the naked eye in Italy shortly after sunset around 5 PM (Rome time). Perihelion usually corresponds to a comet's maximum brightness and best viewing opportunity.
Key Concepts:
* Comet C/2024 G3 (ATLAS): The brightest comet in 2025, discovered in Chile in April 2024.
* Perihelion: The point in an orbit where an object is closest to the Sun.
* Visibility: The comet may be visible to the naked eye in Italy after sunset but observers are cautioned to avoid viewing it while the Sun is still present on the horizon.
The article emphasizes the importance of safe comet viewing practices.
Today, January 13, 2025, comet C/2024 G3 (ATLAS) reaches perihelion, its closest point to the Sun. This makes it the brightest comet of the year so far, potentially visible to the naked eye in Italy shortly after sunset around 5 PM (Rome time). Perihelion usually corresponds to a comet's maximum brightness and best viewing opportunity. Key Concepts: * Comet C/2024 G3 (ATLAS): The brightest comet in 2025, discovered in Chile in April 2024. * Perihelion: The point in an orbit where an object is closest to the Sun. * Visibility: The comet may be visible to the naked eye in Italy after sunset but observers are cautioned to avoid viewing it while the Sun is still present on the horizon. The article emphasizes the importance of safe comet viewing practices.
