UAE Skywatchers to Witness Rare Green Comet Lemmon Lighting Up the Horizon
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The night skies over the UAE are turning into a celestial spectacle this week as Comet Lemmon (C/2025 A6) makes a rare and dazzling appearance. From October 17 to 20, residents across Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and other Emirates can witness the comet glowing in a faint green hue just after sunset, a stunning natural phenomenon for astronomy enthusiasts and casual stargazers alike.
The comet will be visible in the northwestern sky and is best observed by stepping away from the city’s bright lights for clearer visibility. Experts advise finding an open area with minimal light pollution, as even a slight reduction in artificial glare can make the comet’s glow more distinct.
Comet Lemmon’s appearance is a rare treat, as it travels through the solar system on a long elliptical orbit that brings it close to Earth only once in several decades. Its greenish tint comes from the gases, particularly diatomic carbon, in its coma that fluoresce under sunlight.
Astronomy groups across the UAE are encouraging residents to take a moment to look up and enjoy this cosmic wonder before it fades from view later this month. For skywatchers with telescopes or cameras, this event offers a fantastic opportunity to capture one of nature’s most beautiful sights.
