Comet Tail Collection

Comet Lovejoy and zodiacal light in City of Rocks State Park, New Mexico
January 16, 2015 - A scene looking west with a field stretching up to and beyond the zenith overhead, taking in the zodiacal light stretching up to the Pleiades at upper left

Red-tailed comet, Sappho sparganura
Red-tailed comet or sapho comet-tail, Sappho sparganura (Bar-tailed hummingbird, Trochilus sparganus). Handcoloured steel engraving by William Lizars from Sir William Jardines Naturalists Library

Artists depiction of the comet C / 2013 A1 making a close pass by Mars
An artists depiction of the comet C/2013 A1, also known as Siding Spring after the Australian Observatory that discovered the comet

Comet Lovejoys long ion tail in Taurus
January 16, 2016 - Comet Lovejoy (C/2014 Q2) amid the clusters, nebulae and dark dust clouds of Taurus and Perseus. Its long blue ion tail stretches back to the open cluster NGC 1647 on Taurus at

Comet over Endeavour Crater
The comet of 2014 makes a close approach to Mars and puts on a spectacular show for the Opportunity Mars Exploration Rover

2014 Comet over Aromatum, Mars
NASAs Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter has a ringside seat as the 2014 comet passes very close to Mars

Comet Lovejoy in the winter sky
January 18, 2015 - Comet Lovejoy (C/2014 Q2) at upper right near the Pleiades, with its long blue ion tail stretching back to the left past the Pleiades

Size of Comet Holmes in comparison with the moon

Comet McNaught P1
January 24, 2007 - Comet McNaught P1

Comet C / 2001 Q4 (NEAT)
Comet C/2001 Q4 (NEAT) was discovered on August 24, 2001 by the Near-Earth Asteroid Tracking program (NEAT)

Comet Garradd

Comet Lulin C / 2007 N3
Comet Lulin C/2007 N3

A comet passes over the surface of Mercury
A scene on Mercury, featuring one of the many enormous scarps that scar its surface. A comet can be seen passing by in the sky

Comet Panstarrs at twilight, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Comet Panstarrs at twilight, visible with the naked eye, Buenos Aires, Argentina

Comet C / 2013 R1 Lovejoy
November 27, 2013 - Comet C/2013 R1 Lovejoy

Virgocoma Cluster

Comey Lovejoy (C / 2014 Q2) nearest the Pleiades star cluster
January 18, 2015 - Comey Lovejoy (C/2014 Q2) nearest the Pleiades star cluster, Messier 45, with its blue ion tail almost passing over the cluster

An artists depiction of the close pass of comet C / 2013 A1 over Mars
An artists depiction of the close pass of comet C/2013 A1 over the Martian landscape. Also known as comet Siding Spring which is the Australian observatory that discovered the object

A comet passes by an astronaut in deep space
A cosmonaut floats in deep space while tethered to his ship. A massive comet passes near him on its way towards the sun it orbits

Comet Holmes

Comet Lemmon and its beautiful tail
February 17, 2013 - Comet Lemmon and its beautiful tail

Comet Pojmanski

Comet Lovejoy (C / 2014 Q2)
January 19, 2015 - A telescopic close-up of Comet Lovejoy (C/2014 Q2)

Digital composite of a comet heading towards Earth

A comet lights up the landscape of Candor Chasma over Mars
A comet lights up the Martian predawn over the twisted landscape of Candor Chasma. The distant mountains are several kilometres high. The planet Earth shines as a bright blue star in the sky

Comet 73P / Schwassmann-Wachmann
73P/Schwassmann-Wachmann, also known as Schwassmann-Wachmann 3, is a periodic comet in our solar system which is in the process of disintegrating

Comet Lulin
February 26, 2009 - Comet Lulin, Whitevale, British Columbia, Canada

Comet Panstarrs
April 25, 2013 - Comet Panstarrs

Image of comet C / 2001 Q4 (NEAT)
May 7, 2004 - Image of comet C/2001 Q4 (NEAT)

The break up of a comet from gravitational forces
3D Illustration depicting the break up of a comet from gravitational forces exerted by a hypothetical jupiter-like gas giant exoplanet beyond the solar system

April 7, 1997 - Come Hale-Bopp

January 6, 2005 - Comet Machholz

Comet Lovejoy
February 12, 2015 - Comet Lovejoy (C/2014 Q2)

Astronomical collage. Artwork showing (from left to right): the Earth, a planet and its parent star, nebulae (red, green and black), the surface of a star, a ringed gas giant planet, a comet

Total solar eclipse of 1882 and comet. This total solar eclipse took place on 15 May 1882, and was visible from Egypt where observers saw a sungrazing comet (Kreutz Sungrazer)

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"Captivating Comet Tails: A Celestial Spectacle Unveiled" Witness the mesmerizing dance of Comet Lovejoy and the ethereal zodiacal light in City of Rocks State Park, New Mexico - a celestial symphony that leaves stargazers awe-inspired. The vibrant hues of the Red-tailed comet, Sappho sparganura, paint a breathtaking picture against the backdrop of an endless night sky, reminding us of nature's artistic prowess. Immerse yourself in an artist's depiction as comet C / 2013 A1 gracefully glides past Mars, creating a spellbinding cosmic encounter that ignites our imagination. Behold Comet Lovejoy's magnificent ion tail stretching across the constellation Taurus like a luminous brushstroke on the canvas of space - a sight to behold for both astronomers and dreamers alike. As it journeys over Endeavour Crater, this majestic comet casts its radiant glow upon Mars' barren landscape, offering a glimpse into the wonders beyond our own planet's boundaries. In 2014, witness another extraordinary event as a comet graces Aromatum on Mars with its celestial presence - an enchanting rendezvous between two worlds that captivates astronomers worldwide. Find solace in winter nights as Comet Lovejoy adorns the wintry sky with its resplendent beauty - serving as a reminder that even amidst cold darkness, there is always room for celestial marvels to warm our hearts. Marvel at the sheer size comparison between Comet Holmes and Earth's faithful companion; indeed, this colossal visitor from outer space reminds us just how small we truly are in this vast universe. Let your gaze be drawn towards Comet McNaught P1 as it streaks across our skies like an ephemeral shooting star - leaving behind trails of wonderment etched within our memories forevermore.