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'New Year's Eve Comet' and More: Three Flybys Will Kick Off 2017 New Year
The "New Years' Eve Comet" that's been streaking across the sky this December isn't the only otherworldly visitor ringing in the New Year in Earth's neighborhood.
Sounding the Alarm: Comets Pose Threat to Earth, Too
If your death-from-above musings focus solely on asteroids, you need to broaden your mind. Comets pose a serious risk as well, researchers say.
Goodbye, Rosetta! Spacecraft Crash-Lands on Comet in Epic Mission Finale
The Rosetta probe drifted down to the surface of Comet 67P today (Sept. 30) and ended its 12-year mission.
Rosetta Probe Gets Rare Close-Up of Comet Eruption (Video)
Europe's Rosetta spacecraft has captured dramatic imagery of a comet outburst that may have been caused by a landslide on the icy body.
What Would Happen If Comet Swift-Tuttle Hit the Earth?
If Comet Swift-Tuttle smacked into Earth, it would likely be a very bad day for our planet.
Stunning Turquoise Comet Wows Amateur Astronomer (Photo)
Skywatcher Chris Schur was able to glimpse Comet Linear 252P with his naked eye just after capturing it on camera. The image was taken from Payson, Arizona on the morning of April 2.
