If you’re interested in seeing a spectacular celestial show, now’s your chance.
It’s chance you won’t be getting again in your lifetime — or several, actually.
USA Today reports that C/2025 R3 — also known as “PanSTARRS” — is visible in the night sky to people in the United States — Pennsylvania, of course, included — now through April 21. It’ll make an appearance once more on April 26, when it’s the closest to Earth.
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USA Today explains the PanSTARRS was first spotted in September 2025 by the Pan-STARRS (Panoramic Survey Telescope and Rapid Response System) survey in Hawaii. A number of astronomers believe it might have originated from the Oort Cloud, which is described by NASA as “a big, thick bubble around our solar system, made of icy, comet-like objects.”
According to NASA, PanSTARRS will likely hit magnitude eight, meaning people need access to a telescope or binoculars in order to view it. It can be seen toward the east around the constellations Pegasus and Pisces, primarily in the predawn hours.
As for where Pennsylvanians can see it best, USA Today via Yahoo News recommends heading to a dark sky site such as Cherry Springs State Park. Otherwise, a place far from city lights is key.
Forbes further suggests that people head outside about 90 minutes before sunrise. You can even take a picture of it with a regular old smartphone.
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