2026 Comet Spectacle: Six Comets Light Up Skies Worldwide

• 2026 promises multiple comet sightings, visible with binoculars/small telescopes, some potentially naked eye.
• Key comets include 24P/Schaumasse (Jan), C/2024 E1 Wierzchoś (Jan-Feb), and 88P/Howell (Feb-Apr).
• C/2025 R3 PanSTARRS (Apr-May) could be the brightest, reaching magnitude 3, visible globally.
• 10P/Tempel 2 (Jul-Aug) and interstellar 3I/Atlas (fading into spring) also offer viewing opportunities.
• Observers need dark skies, astronomy apps, and patience for optimal viewing across both hemispheres.

Why It Matters: 2026 offers a rare chance to observe multiple comets, some potentially visible to the naked eye.