The sky of the last days of October will become a unique spectacle with the passing of comet C/2025 A6 (Lemmon)a cosmic visitor who will never come close to the earth again. Tierra in the next thousand years. Its appearance has aroused great expectation among fans of the astronomysince it can be observed with the naked eye for several days, as long as weather conditions allow it.
According to specialized media such as Peoplethe comet Lemmon will reach your point of greatest visibility at the end of October 2025when it is closer to the Sun and its brightness increases due to solar radiation.
Day, time and place to see Comet Lemmon
According to the portal WIREDhe Lemmon can be observed in the western sky shortly after sunsetbetween mid-October and early November. Experts recommend looking for it during first 45 minutes after sunsetwhen the sky still retains orange tones and the comet rises above the horizon.
In the case of California and the southwestern United Statesthe phenomenon will be especially visible from rural areas or areas with little light pollution. Spaces such as natural parks, deserts and coasts will offer the best conditions to appreciate its greenish tail, characteristic of comets that contain diatomic carbon, a gas that shines brightly when reflecting sunlight.
The origin and trajectory of Comet Lemmon
According to SFGATEthe comet Lemmon was discovered by the observatory of the same name in Arizona and belongs to the category of long period cometswhose orbit takes them to travel vast distances before returning to the inner solar system. It is estimated that it will return to approach Earth within approximately 1,000 yearswhich makes its current step an unrepeatable event for humanity.
Its trajectory will take it to reach the closest point to the Sun, the periheliona end of octobermoment in which his ice and dust core will release gases and particles that will form its brilliant trail. This phenomenon makes the comet look brighter and more colorful, an exceptional opportunity for photographers and night sky observers.
Recommendations for observing Comet Lemmon
Astronomers suggest following some guidelines to get the most out of this astronomical experience:
- Choose a high, dark place, away from urban lights.
- look towards him west shortly after sunset.
- Avoid using flashlights or bright screens that affect night vision.
- Use binoculars or a basic telescope to better appreciate the comet’s tail.
- Consult astronomical applications to know the exact position of Lemmon in the sky.
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