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On October 26, 2025, viewers have their last chance in over a millennium to see Comet Lemmon and Comet SWAN with binoculars shortly after sunset, as they move away from Earth and dim. Comet Lemmon appears in the northwest near Arcturus, while Comet SWAN is visible in the south near the Summer Triangle, with optimal viewing about 90 minutes after sunset.
The green comets Lemmon and SWAN are visible in the northern hemisphere's evening sky on October 24, with the best viewing conditions occurring about 90 minutes after sunset before moonlight dims the view. Lemmon is in Boötes near Arcturus, and SWAN is in Sagittarius near the Summer Triangle, offering a rare opportunity to see these long-period comets before they recede from Earth.
Two rare comets, Lemmon and SWAN, are visible tonight and through October 2025, offering a rare celestial viewing opportunity with tips on how to spot them in the night sky, especially in clear weather conditions.
On October 19, 2025, Comet Lemmon and Comet SWAN will be visible in the night sky, with Lemmon visible before dawn and after sunset, and SWAN visible after sunset in binoculars, offering a rare opportunity for stargazers to observe these comets with the help of finder charts and dark sky locations.
The article advises viewers to leave city areas this week to witness the peak of the Orionid meteor shower, Northern Lights, and bright comets, emphasizing the importance of dark skies for optimal viewing due to light pollution and providing tips for observing these celestial events.
Two bright green comets, Lemmon and SWAN, are visible in the Northern Hemisphere's night sky, with Lemmon making its closest approach to Earth and both visible with binoculars until the end of the month, offering a rare celestial spectacle from the outer edges of our solar system.
Comet Lemmon will be visible near the Big Dipper on October 16, 2025, especially about 90 minutes after sunset, with the best viewing time in the evening and early morning. Comet SWAN may also be visible in binoculars in the southwest after sunset. Both comets are not visible to the naked eye but can be seen with binoculars, and their positions can be found using star charts and apps.