New Sungrazing Comet Could Become Visible to the Naked Eye During Daytime
Astronomers have identified a new sungrazing comet on a trajectory that brings it extremely close to the sun. If the comet survives its close solar encounter, it could become bright enough to be visible to the naked eye even during daylight hours — a rare and spectacular celestial event.
Sungrazing comets pass within a few solar radii of the sun's surface, where temperatures and gravitational tidal forces are extreme. Many such comets disintegrate entirely during their closest approach. Whether this particular comet will survive depends on its size, composition, and structural integrity, factors that remain uncertain.
If the comet does survive perihelion, skywatchers could be treated to a dramatic display as the comet's tail is illuminated by intense sunlight. Astronomers are closely monitoring the comet's trajectory and brightness to provide updated predictions on its visibility and survival prospects.
Sungrazing comets pass within a few solar radii of the sun's surface, where temperatures and gravitational tidal forces are extreme. Many such comets disintegrate entirely during their closest approach. Whether this particular comet will survive depends on its size, composition, and structural integrity, factors that remain uncertain.
If the comet does survive perihelion, skywatchers could be treated to a dramatic display as the comet's tail is illuminated by intense sunlight. Astronomers are closely monitoring the comet's trajectory and brightness to provide updated predictions on its visibility and survival prospects.