Astronomersdiscoveredthe comet in images captured by the SWAN instrument aboard NASAs Sun-watching SOHO spacecraft.
On April 13, the comet will pass close to the bright star.
Youll need a telescope or a pair of binoculars to catch a glimpse.
Comet C/2025 F2 (SWAN), as imaged on April 7, 2025.Image: C messier, Wikimedia
Be sure to wake up before morning twilight washes it from view.
Despite its small size, the comet should appear as a green sphere with a faint tail trailing behind.
As comets orbit closer to the Sun, they heat up and spew gases and dust.
Thats the glowing head that we see, which can be larger than most planets.
Its not clear yet exactly how much brighter it will be.
Were rooting for you, C/2025 F2.
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