The comet is classified as a “sungrazer” and will pass approximately 850,000 miles from the Sun at perihelion. Comets are composed of ice and dirt, so they are called dirty snowballs. After reaching perihelion, adding solar energy to the comet will cause the comet to quickly sublimate into gas, creating a glowing coma that will be surrounded by a very long tail. If the core of this comet can withstand the influence of such a strong gravitational field, it may become a “great comet” in 2026, and the forward scattered light may make its tail visible even in the morning light.
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 from deep space; an event such as the Lyrid meteor shower from the Earth; and being able to observe a Planet Parade high above Earth (which will occur two hours before sunrise). The highlight will be on April 4, when Comet C/2026 A1 (MAPS) will make its close approach to our sun and may shine bright enough in the morning sky. All in all, if you are tracking the Pink Moon or catching the 2,700-year-old Lyrid meteor showers, April has at least 8 different ways to watch the universe in action.){kind=link}