Comet Tsuchinshan-Atlas over St. Mary Lake, Glacier NP, MT, USA

Comet Tsuchinshan-Atlas over St. Mary Lake, Glacier NP, Montana

I made this photograph of Comet Tsuchinshan-Atlas back in October, in Glacier National Park, just after the amazing auroral event we watched there. I haven’t had a chance to post this image before, but it seemed appropriate for the season, both for its symbolism, and because this celestial object evokes (at least for me) feelings of joy, wonder, awe, and mystery. We live in an incredible universe, and I feel lucky to experience its wonders every day.

Claudia and I wish you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy Hanukkah! We hope you have a beautiful holiday, full of peace, joy, wonder, and the love of family and friends.

— Michael Frye