Comets in 2026 On this page are more details on each of the comets including the best dates to observe plus maps of their path through the night sky. Mostly comets do not show much of a tail and look like round fuzzy blobs. In dark skies with little light pollution a 7th magnitude (mag) comet should be visible in binoculars or small telescope. A 5th mag comet or brighter will be visible to the unaided eye. A comet is highly unpredictable and can brighten or fade rapidly so it is worth watching it on a regular basis Unless some new ones are discovered in 2025 there will be few comets to see this year. C/2024 E1 (Wierzchos) Discovered 3rd March 2024 Orbital period: N/A Closest to Earth 17th Feb 151MKm Best seen on 3rd to 20th March Comet C/2025 R3 PANSTARRS Discovered 8th Sept 2025 Orbital period - N/A Closest to Earth 26th April 74 MKm Best seen on 12th to 19th April Please note all brightness levels are estimated. In general comets tend to be fainter, but have been know to as exceed expectations. Any other new comet discoveries will be lised here.

Comets in 2026 On this page are more details on each of the comets including the best dates to observe plus maps of their path through the night sky. Mostly comets do not show much of a tail and look like round fuzzy blobs. In dark skies with little light pollution a 7th magnitude (mag) comet should be visible in binoculars or small telescope. A 5th mag comet or brighter will be visible to the unaided eye. A comet is highly unpredictable and can brighten or fade rapidly so it is worth watching it on a regular basis Unless some new ones are discovered in 2025 there will be few comets to see this year. C/2024 E1 (Wierzchos) Discovered 3rd March 2024 Orbital period: N/A Closest to Earth 17th Feb 151MKm Best seen on 3rd to 20th March Comet C/2025 R3 PANSTARRS Discovered 8th Sept 2025 Orbital period - N/A Closest to Earth 26th April 74 MKm Best seen on 12th to 19th April Please note all brightness levels are estimated. In general comets tend to be fainter, but have been know to as exceed expectations. Any other new comet discoveries will be lised here.