Comet Atlas (C/2024 G3)

Comet Atlas (C/2024 G3) is a long-period comet that is anticipated to be visible from Earth. The designation "C/2024" indicates that it was discovered in the year 2024, with "G3" referring to the specific time of its discovery within that year, following a sequential naming convention based on the order of discovery within each month. Comets like Atlas are composed of ice, dust, and rocky materials and typically originate from the outer regions of the solar system, such as the Oort Cloud or the Kuiper Belt. As they approach the Sun, these materials can vaporize, forming a glowing coma and often a tail, making them visible from Earth during their perihelion passage. The behavior, brightness, and visibility of comets can vary widely based on their composition and proximity to the Sun, as well as other factors such as the observer's location on Earth.