Newly Discovered Comet Lemmon Could Soon Be Visible With Binoculars

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September 10, 2025

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Astronomers discovered Comet Lemmon (C/2025 A6) in January, and it could soon become visible to skywatchers. Passing closest to Earth on October 20, 2025, the comet may brighten to binocular range or possibly to the naked eye. Its evolving coma and tail promise an exciting celestial show.

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Scientists Just Solved the Mystery of the Moon’s Lopsided Dust Halo

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November 9, 2025

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Scientists have solved why the Moon’s dust cloud is uneven: heat. Using computer models, researchers found that meteor impacts on the Moon’s sunlit surface fling 6–8% more dust into space than on the cold night side, creating a lopsided halo. NASA warns this dust could threaten future landers and astronauts.

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Antarctica Nears Irreversible Climate Tipping Point, Scientists Warn

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November 9, 2025

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Antarctica is approaching irreversible climate thresholds, scientists warn. Rapid melting of the West Antarctic Ice Sheet, record-low sea ice, and collapsing ocean systems could raise global sea levels by over 3 m. These interconnected changes threaten coastal cities and ecosystems, urging immediate emission cuts to prevent cascading global consequences.

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China’s Tianwen-1 Captures Rare Interstellar Comet From Orbit Around Mars

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November 9, 2025

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China’s Tianwen-1 Mars mission achieved a new milestone by photographing interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS, the third such object ever recorded. This breakthrough highlights China’s growing strength in planetary science, deep-space imaging, and interstellar observation, offering scientists an unprecedented look at materials beyond our solar syste