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Here is an outstanding image of the newly discovered comet SWAN25F and its tail, taken by comet hunter maestros Michael Jäger and Gerald Rhemann.

Time: 2025-04-06 UT 2.50
Equipment: LRGB 16/5/5/5 min 11"/2.2 RASA QHY600

The comet does not have an official designation yet.
Perihelion: around May 1.
Brightness: expected to peak around Mag 5.
Will very likely continue to require a telescope for good viewing.

http://www.aerith.net/comet/catalog/SWAN25F/SWAN25F.html
Credit: Michael Jäger, Gerald Rhemann
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