In October 2025, comet C/2025 A6 will approach

On October 21, 2025, the comet named C/2025 A6 (Lemmon) will approach its closest distance to Earth. This was reported by Zamin.uz.

According to data from the Solar Astronomy Laboratory of the Russian Academy of Sciences, the distance between the comet and Earth is approximately 90 million kilometers. Currently, this celestial body is located about 200 million kilometers away from our planet and is approaching Earth at a speed of 5 million kilometers per day.

Unlike previous calculations, the comet is brightening rapidly. Astronomers emphasize that by early October, its brightness may reach a magnitude of 5 stars.

A comet of such brightness can be observed with a simple binocular or even with the naked eye in a clear night sky. On October 3, the distance between Earth and the comet will decrease to 150 million kilometers, and on October 21, it will reach its closest point.

The comet's maximum brightness is expected to be observed at the end of October and the beginning of November. If its brightness increases to between 2 and 4 stars, it will be clearly visible to the naked eye in the sky.

Source: Solar Astronomy Laboratory of the Russian Academy of Sciences.