Comet ATLAS G3, discovered by the ATLAS system in April 2024, is anticipated to possibly become the brightest comet of 2025. With its closest approach to the sun set for January 13, 2025, at just 0.09 AU distance, it might shine brighter than Venus if it survives. Visible mainly from the Southern Hemisphere, the comet will be challenging to spot due to its proximity to the sun, potentially visible to the unaided eye post-sunset mid-January. Although bright magnitude estimates vary slightly, visibility is enhanced if the comet has a long tail, similar to previous notable comets.
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