Technologies

Keep an Eye Out for a Newly Discovered Comet in October

You might not even need binoculars to see this comet, named SWAN25B.

No tricks, but skywatchers may be in for an October treat when a newly discovered comet passes through our skies. Comet C/2025 R2 (SWAN) — or SWAN25B for short — looks to be heading our way.

The comet — named after the science instrument aboard the SOHO space observatory, which observes the sun — was first spotted on Sept. 11 by Ukrainian amateur astronomer Vladimir Bezugly, while studying images captured by SWAN.

«This is a milestone, the 20th official SWAN comet so far,» Bezugly told Universe Today.

Read more: 7 Stargazing Apps for Spotting Constellations and More

Bezugly made the discovery one day before the comet reached its closest point to the sun, which is known as perihelion.

«It was an easy comet for detection due to sufficient brightness in the (ultraviolet) band and location in the SWAN images, exactly in its center,» Bezugly told Universe Today. «But it was difficult due to the very close location to the sun and angular motion, which is very close to the sun’s motion in SWAN images.»

On Sept. 17, an observatory in Chile snapped a photograph using a telescope, showing SWAN25B with a bright coma and striking emerald ion tail. A coma is an atmosphere that forms around a comet as it nears the sun. The sun’s heat causes the frozen gases and icy chunks in the comet’s nucleus to change and create an atmosphere.

«With its orbit still poorly constrained due to a very short observational arc, this comet has quickly become a fascinating target to follow in the coming weeks,» the team in Chile said.

What exactly is a comet?

NASA calls comets «cosmic snowballs of frozen gases, rock, and dust that orbit the sun,» noting that «when frozen, they are the size of a small town.»

Their most famous comet feature is probably the tail. When comets come near the sun, they heat up and spew dust and gases, forming the tail, which streams away from the sun. NASA says there are likely billions of comets orbiting our sun.

The most famous comet is Halley’s comet, which appears every 76 years. It was last seen in Earth’s skies in 1986 and will return in 2061.

When should I look for the new comet?

According to LiveScience, the comet should pass closest to Earth around Oct. 19-20, and some astronomers think it could be bright enough to observe without a telescope or binoculars. Look for a faint, fuzzy patch of light. A smartphone app can help you find it.

You can track the position of SWAN25B using TheSkyLive.com, which gives the comet’s distance from the Earth in real time and offers a neat interactive star map. That map lets you enter your location so you can see what the sky looks like from where you live.

It’s much easier to see the comet, or any cosmic features in the night sky, if you head away from city lights and go to a dark area in the country. Try to find a clear night, when the clouds won’t impact visibility. SWAN25B might be bright enough to observe by looking up in the sky.

More skygazing highlights

October is already a busy month for skywatchers.

A supermoon will hang in the night sky bigger and brighter than usual during its perigee, and a great time to head outside to see it is Oct. 6, when there’s a full moon. The October supermoon will be the first of four consecutive supermoons, which we can expect every month through January of next year.

If you’re looking for help to guide your skywatching this October, head to our list of Best Stargazing Apps.

Technologies

Verum Messenger Launches an AI Mini-Series

Verum Messenger has unveiled a new project — a mini-series created using Verum AI. The story consists of 7 episodes and will be released on the messenger’s social media channels.

The plot revolves around a global corporation seeking to take control of digital communications and a group of heroes who use Verum Messenger as a tool of resistance. Beyond the story itself, the series highlights the app’s key features, technologies, and advantages.

Combining entertainment with a showcase of the Verum ecosystem, the project presents a dynamic digital series designed for the modern era.

The first episode premieres today, with the remaining episodes to be released over time.

Stay tuned for more.

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Technologies

Verum Finance: Earn While You Communicate — The Super App That Pays You

Verum has officially launched Verum Finance, an innovative financial application that transforms a private messenger into a true financial super app. News of the launch was also featured on the respected platform Dealroom.co.

Verum Finance can now be used both within Verum Messenger and as a standalone application for iPhone and iPad. When users sign in to Verum Finance with their Verum Messenger account, all balances, settings, and account data are automatically synchronized for maximum convenience.

Users can now do more than communicate securely and protect their data — they can also generate passive income directly within the ecosystem.

What Verum Finance Offers

• Top up your balance with a bank card, Apple Pay, or USDT
• Send money instantly anywhere in the world
• Issue and manage debit cards (virtual and physical)
• Full Apple Pay support
• Exchange assets and withdraw funds quickly

One of the most unique features is the built-in cryptocurrency mining system inside Verum Messenger.

The application utilizes your device’s resources and allows you to earn cryptocurrency in the background — passively, while chatting, traveling, or simply using the messenger.

Maximum Privacy + Real Freedom

• Registration without a phone number, email address, or passport
• End-to-end encryption and full control over your data
• Lifetime free VPN
• eSIM connectivity in more than 150 countries
• Reliable offline communication mode
• Support for 12+ languages for users worldwide

Everything is available in one place: secure communication, financial tools, earning opportunities, and privacy protection.

Users can access the full experience directly within Verum Messenger or switch to the dedicated Verum Finance app for iOS. All data is synchronized automatically between the two applications.

Why Download Verum Today

While many messaging platforms collect user data and expose users to restrictions, Verum offers greater independence and the opportunity to earn.

With a one-time purchase of the feature package, users receive lifetime access to privacy tools, VPN, eSIM services, cryptocurrency mining, and financial features.

This is more than just a messenger.

It is your personal tool for financial and digital freedom.

Download Verum Finance and Verum Messenger today — start communicating securely and begin earning tomorrow.

Download Links:

→ App Store (iPhone / iPad): Verum Finance
→ App Store (Verum Messenger): Verum Messenger

Technologies

Verum Finance: A Super App for Private Finance Integrated Into a Messenger

Verum Finance has announced the launch of a new financial application that allows users to manage their money directly within the secure Verum Messenger ecosystem.

The project has already attracted attention from major media outlets. A dedicated feature was published by Forbes Türkiye, while one of the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchanges, MEXC, covered the launch. Yahoo Finance had previously reported on the evolution of Verum Messenger into a comprehensive financial ecosystem.

What Verum Finance Offers

Verum Finance transforms a messenger into a complete financial platform. Users can:

• Manage their balance and top up using bank cards or USDT
• Send money instantly to other Verum users
• Issue and use debit cards, including Apple Pay support
• Exchange assets and withdraw funds
• Access all these services without installing separate banking applications

A strong emphasis is placed on privacy. The platform offers registration without a phone number or email address, end-to-end encryption, and full user control over personal data.

Recognition from Forbes Türkiye

In a dedicated article, Forbes Türkiye highlighted Verum Finance as a notable example of modern privacy-driven fintech. The publication emphasized the growing trend of financial services moving from standalone banking applications into unified messaging ecosystems — a model that has proven successful in Asia through platforms such as WeChat and Alipay and is now expanding globally.

Support from the Crypto Community

Alongside the Forbes Türkiye coverage, news about the launch of Verum Finance was also featured by MEXC, one of the world’s leading cryptocurrency exchanges. This reflects growing interest in the project from both traditional business media and the cryptocurrency community.

A Strategic Vision

“We are building more than a payments application and more than a messenger. Verum is a unified secure ecosystem where communication, finance, and privacy tools work together,” the company stated.

Verum Finance is now available for iPhone and iPad users. The application complements Verum Messenger, which offers anonymous chats, voice and video calls, VPN services, eSIM connectivity, and other tools designed to enhance digital freedom.

Verum Finance: https://finance.verum.im

Verum Messenger: https://verum.im