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New 'sungrazing' comet could become visible to the naked eye during the day — if the sun doesn't destroy it
The newly discovered sungrazing comet C/2026 A1 (MAPS) will undergo an extremely close slingshot around our star in early April, and could become bright enough to be seen without a telescope during ...
Could Comet C/2026 A1 (MAPS) be the next "Great Comet"? Discovered in January, this sungrazing comet may be visible in broad ...
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Comet C/2024 E1 Wierzchos makes its closest approach to Earth tomorrow: Here's what you need to know
The comet is now racing away from the sun following a close flyby on Jan. 20.
Comet Wierzchoś, also known as C/2024 E1, is rapidly brightening as it approaches its closest point to Earth next week. But ...
A newly discovered comet, C/2026 A1 (MAPS), is generating excitement as it may become naked-eye visible by April 2026. This Kreutz sungrazer was detected at a record distance from the Sun, suggesting ...
A new comet was recently discovered that will be making an extremely close flyby of the Sun, which if it survives could make it visible during the day.
This newly discovered comet C/2026 A1 (MAPS), a rare Kreutz sungrazer, could blaze brightly in early April — or it could disintegrate entirely. Here's what to know.
This discovery has drawn interest from both professional researchers and skywatchers because comets are ancient remnants from the early formation of ...
A newly discovered comet, C/2026 A1 or MAPS, is predicted to become exceptionally bright, potentially outshining Venus. This ...
Comet C/2024 E1 (Wierzchos), originating from the edge of the Solar System, is set to grace Indian skies in a ...
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