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Visible in the sky: Comet Lemmon delights Schleswig-Holstein!
Find out everything about Comet Lemmon, which will be visible in Neumünster from October 2025 - observation tips and special appearances.
Visible in the sky: Comet Lemmon delights Schleswig-Holstein!
In the coming days, Comet Lemmon (C/2025 A6) will be visible over the night sky of Schleswig-Holstein. As kn-online.de reports, the comet was discovered on Discovered on January 3, 2025 and is enjoying increasing brightness. With a value of around +5.7, it is now bright enough to be observed with the naked eye under optimal conditions.
It's worth observing: In the evening the comet can be found low in the northwestern sky, while in the morning it shines high in the northeast. Marco Ludwig, the head of the VHS Neumünster Observatory, recommends using binoculars to see this fascinating celestial body even better.
A cosmic spectacle of a special kind
Comets are truly special guests in the solar system. Most of them are invisible to the human eye, but Lemmon is an exception. “Comets are bright, long-tailed celestial bodies that have fascinated people for thousands of years,” explains an overview from astro-blogger.de. They come from the cold regions of the solar system, particularly the Kuiper Belt and the Oort Cloud, where they consist of ice, dust and rock.
The comet's brightness has increased from +21.5 when it was discovered to an impressive +5.7. This is a good sign that it is getting brighter as it travels through the interior of the solar system. This is thanks to the sun's heat, which vaporizes the comet's ice and creates an impressive tail as the sun gets closer.
Observation tips for star lovers
The comet's visibility will be at its best in the second half of October. As Space.com explains, the comet will be visible near the star Alkaphrah (Chi Ursae Majoris) in the Big Dipper constellation in mid-October. Importantly, however, the light from the waning moon can obscure the view of the comet.
On October 21st, the comet will be visible in the constellation Boötes, followed by a pass under the Head of the Serpent in the constellation Serpens between October 26th and 27th. Early mornings or late evenings in dark places far away from city lights are ideal to enjoy the heavenly spectacle in all its glory.
For amateur astronomers, there are numerous equipment and photography tips to help capture the comet properly. Suitable apps or websites such as “Heavens-Above” or “Stellarium” are recommended to precisely determine the position of the comet.
Comet Lemmon could be the star in the sky over Schleswig-Holstein in the next few weeks. Take the opportunity and observe this impressive natural phenomenon!