Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Comet G3 ATLAS Disintegrates

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for February 2, 2025 is “Comet G3 ATLAS Disintegrates,” an image. It is credited to Image Credit: Lionel Majzik. The original explanation runs about 158 words.

A series of comet images is shown. On the far left the image shows Comet G3 ATLAS with a bright central concentration at its head near the bottom of the frame. By the far right, this central concentration is nearly gone. Please see the expl
Credit: Image Credit: Lionel Majzik Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“What’s happening to Comet G3 ATLAS? After passing near the Sun in mid-January, the head of the comet has become dimmer and dimmer.”

— APOD editors, February 2, 2025

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
February 2, 2025
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit: Lionel Majzik
Copyright
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Explanation length
About 158 words

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