Headline: Rare comet C/2025 R2 SWAN approaches Earth after 20,000 years in space
Comet SWAN Approaching Earth
In October, Earth will have a celestial visitor that has not been seen in 20,000 years. The newly discovered comet C/2025 R2 SWAN is making its way towards our planet with a luminous tail that promises a rare cosmic spectacle.
Unique Features of the SWAN Comet
What sets the SWAN comet apart is its ionic tail, which expands across five degrees in the sky. This is equivalent to the size of observing ten full moons lined up in a row, making it a remarkable sight for sky gazers. Unlike most recent comets, whose tails are only visible through a telescope, the SWAN comet will be visible to the naked eye.
The best time to catch a glimpse of the SWAN comet will be between October 18 and 21, when it will be at its closest distance to Earth, approximately 39 million kilometers away. Its brightness will be intense enough to be seen without any visual aids from the northern hemisphere. Regions like Mexico, especially rural areas with minimal light pollution, will have optimal conditions for observing this cosmic phenomenon.
