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The first comet discovery in 2026 could be a Great One


A new celestial visitor is soon to appear in our skies. Comet 2026/A1 (MAPS), a member of the Kreutz Sungrazers, may be bright enough to see in broad daylight when it reaches perihelion on April 4th, flying through the Sun's corona.

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