Comet Will Be Visible This Week Across New York State

You will want to make time to look at the sky this week, because you will have a chance to see a comet in New York State.

Comet Visible In Sky Above New York State

This week, you will have a chance to see a comet in the sky with your naked eye. This week, Comet C/2025 R3 (Pan-STARRS) is expected to be visible to the naked eye. The comet was just discovered by scientists last year and will put on a show this week.

When Is The Best Time To View Comet C/2025 R3

The comet has been visible since Monday and will reach peak viewing on Friday, April 17th. There will be a new moon on Friday, which will increase the amount of darkness, which should give you a better chance to see the comet.

READ MORE: OFFICIALS ARE ASKING PEOPLE ACROSS NEW YORK STATE TO TURN OFF OUTDOOR LIGHTS THIS WEEK. 

The best time to see the comet will be about 90 minutes before sunrise. You should look low in the Eastern Part of the sky.

 Planet Parade Expected This Week

The comet is not the only "magic" happening this week in the sky this week. Coming up on Saturday, April 18th, several planets will align up in a row.