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Newly discovered comet SWAN just 'erupted' with a bright, icy burst. Is it a cold volcano?
Photos show that comet C/2025 F2 (SWAN) experienced a "major eruption," causing it to become temporarily brighter. However, ...
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Bright green Comet SWAN falls apart after once-in-a-lifetime appearance in our night sky
Since its discovery, hundreds of observations of the comet have been logged into the International Astronomical Union’s Minor ...
A ‘missing’ comet remains visible from the U.S.: how and when to see it
A disintegrated comet has left behind a glowing dust cloud—here’s how to spot it before it vanishes from the northern sky.
A new comet appeared in the sky, then likely disintegrated. But it can still be seen
A newly discovered comet, called C/2025 F2 (SWAN), may have disintegrated. But the remnants are still visible.
Green Comet SWAN Disappoints As It Starts Fading Away Before Naked-Eye Spectacle
Comets, which are composed of ice, frozen gas, dust and rocky material, are believed to be relics of the early solar system.
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A Newly Discovered and Brilliantly Green Comet Is Dazzling Astronomers. Here’s What to Know About the Glowing Celestial Visitor
Initial observations suggest the comet, called C/2025 F2 (SWAN), will continue getting brighter as it approaches the sun.
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Mysterious Dark Comets Puzzle Astronomers
It was acting as if it were an icy comet. Erratic comet movements are typically easy to explain. “There is ice on the surface of the comet, and when the comet gets close enough to the sun ...
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A new comet appeared in the sky, then likely disintegrated. But it can still be seen
Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more. When a new comet ...