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flag Comet C/2026 A1, discovered in January, will pass close to the Sun on April 4, possibly becoming visible to the naked eye in late April.

flag Comet C/2026 A1 (MAPS), discovered in January by French astronomers, is expected to make a close pass near the Sun on April 4, 2026, coming within about 99,000 miles of its surface. flag If it survives the extreme heat and gravity, it may become visible in the western sky after sunset between April 8 and 14, possibly brighter than Venus, and could even be seen during the day. flag The comet’s brightness has increased dramatically, and scientists predict a brief, intense display if fragments remain. flag NASA’s SOHO spacecraft will monitor its approach from April 2 to 6, with live images available online. flag Experts warn against direct solar viewing due to eye damage risks. flag With an estimated orbital period of 1,675 years, this could be a once-in-a-lifetime event.

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