Stellar Shot of the Week
Stellarvue 80 Triplet - C/2025 A6 (Lemmon)
November 4, 2025 - Jon Talbot
Jon Talbot caught this striking shot of Comet Lemmon with his Stellarvue 80 Triplet. This image entailed (22) 60sec exposures. This object’s current magnitude is approximately 4.2, making it visible to the naked eye. It is expected to fade by mid-November, making it only visible through binoculars. By late November, it should only be visible in the southern hemisphere.
According to Jon: “Comet Lemmon was taken with the SV80s and ASI 2600 color camera. This image was (22) 60sec exposures from my backyard.”
Other Designations:C/2025 A6, Comet Lemmon
References:
Vito Technology, Inc. (2025, November 2). The brightest comet of 2025 is visible tonight — don’t miss Comet Lemmon! Star Walk. https://starwalk.space/en/news/c2025-a6-lemmon-next-comet-visible-from-earth-2025
Bakich, M. E. (2025, October 30). Comet Lemmon is still a worthy target. Astronomy Magazine. https://www.astronomy.com/observing/comet-lemmon-is-still-a-worthy-target/
Wikipedia contributors. (2025, November 3). C/2025 A6 (Lemmon). Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/C/2025_A6_(Lemmon)
Carter, J. (2025, October 2). Comet Lemmon: Your ultimate viewing guide to the ‘Comet of the Year.’ Forbes. https://www.forbes.com/sites/jamiecartereurope/2025/10/02/comet-lemmon-your-ultimate-viewing-guide-to-the-comet-of-the-year/
