Comets, which are composed of ice, frozen gas, dust and rocky material, are believed to be relics of the early solar system.

Comet SWAN, a newly discovered green comet from the Oort Cloud, has likely disintegrated after its recent solar passage, diminishing hopes for naked-eye visibility. Discovered by amateur ...

NEW YORK (AP) — A newly discovered green comet tracked by telescopes has likely broken apart as it swung by the sun, dashing hopes of a naked-eye spectacle. Comet SWAN, hailing from the Oort ...

NEW YORK — A newly discovered green comet tracked by telescopes has likely broken apart as it swung by the sun, dashing hopes of a naked-eye spectacle. Comet SWAN, hailing from the Oort Cloud ...

NEW YORK — A newly discovered green comet tracked by telescopes has likely broken apart as it swung by the sun, dashing hopes of a naked-eye spectacle. Comet SWAN, hailing from the Oort Cloud ...

The comet, also designated C/2025 F2, would have been visible just after dark slightly north of where the sun set. Its green color would have been difficult to see with the naked eye.

A Green Comet Likely Is Breaking Apart and Won't Be Visible to the Naked Eye NEW YORK (AP) — A newly discovered green comet tracked by telescopes has likely broken apart as it swung by the sun ...

This image provided by Mike Olason shows the newly-discovered comet SWAN on April 6, 2025. (Mike Olason via AP) NEW YORK (AP) — A newly discovered green comet tracked by telescopes has likely ...