How to See Comet C/2025 R2 (SWAN) & Comet Lemmon in the October 2025 Sky
Introduction October 2025 brings a rare celestial treat: two comets — Comet C/2025 R2 (SWAN) and Comet Lemmon (C/2025 A6) —may be visible in the night sky. Skywatchers across the world are already preparing binoculars, telescopes, and dark-sky plans. From Space.com: Comet SWAN can be found in the evening sky throughout October. Space From WIRED: Comet Lemmon will reach its closest approach to Earth around October 21, making it brighter and potentially visible to the naked eye. WIRED Let’s dive into details—when and where to look, how bright they might get, and how to photograph them. Comet C/2025 R2 (SWAN) — What to Expect Discovery & Orbit Comet SWAN was discovered using images from the Solar Wind Anisotropies (SWAN) instrument aboard the SOHO spacecraft. Star Walk +3 Live Science +3 Planetary Society +3 The comet reached perihelion (its closest point to the Sun) on September 12, 2025. Space +3 Star Walk +3 EarthSky +3 Its closest approach to Earth is expected on Octobe...
