Comet C/2025 R3 (PanSTARRS)
Comet C/2025 R3 (PanSTARRS) It is an Oort Cloud comet with a 160,000 to 170,000-year orbital period, making this its first-ever visit to the inner solar system. Comet C/2025 R3 (PANSTARRS) is a non-periodic Oort cloud comet discovered in September 2025. Closest Approach (Perihelion) : The comet reaches its closest point to the Sun (perihelion) around April 19–20, 2026. Closest Approach to Earth : The comet makes its closest pass to Earth on April 26–27, 2026, at a distance of about 44 million miles. Brightness : . It is expected to reach a maximum brightness of roughly magnitude +3 to +4.7, making it visible to the naked eye under dark skies, and an easy target for binoculars. Best Time to View: Mid-to-late April 2026, roughly 90 minutes before sunrise. Location : Low on the eastern horizon, moving through the constellation Pisces. Appearance : Observers have reported a glowing, greenish coma, and a small, stubby ion tail in photos. Trajectory : It is a hyp...