Space photo of the day: Brilliant comet shines at sunset over observatory in Chile

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March 17, 2025, 5:20 PM

• •This stunning image shows comet C/2024 G3 (ATLAS) from the European Southern Observatory near its Very Large Telescope.
• •The comet was discovered in 2024 and was the brightest comet in 18 years when it was visible to stargazers throughout January 2025.
• •The comet was visible to the unaided eye for stargazers with clear and dark skies, and was even visible in the daytime, a rarity among comets.

The Great Comet C/2024 G3 (ATLAS) was the brightest comet in 18 years when it was visible to stargazers throughout January 2025. This image shows the comet from the European Southern Observatory near its Very Large Telescope.

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