23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Wildlife
ATLAS Comet over Nebraska cornfield

In 2024 the ATLAS comet was visible to many people. In eastern Nebraska, a great way to spot the comet was to go just after sunset to a cornfield outside of town where there was less light pollution and fewer obstructions to try to catch a glimpse. This photo was taken in Papillion, Nebraska from the edge of a cornfield.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 10.2024
Date Uploaded: 10.2025
Photo Location: Papillion, Nebraska, United States of America
Camera: iPhone 14 Pro
Copyright: © Megan Lenherr