Comet Atlas disintegrates before Halloween visibility

ctvnews.ca — October 29, 2024, 06:01 PM UTC

Summary: Comet Atlas, also known as C/2024 S1, has broken apart before Halloween. NASA confirmed the disintegration occurred as the comet passed close to the sun this week.

Astronomers had been tracking the comet since its discovery in September. It was expected to be visible during Halloween week.

NASA's solar observatory captured images of the comet's breakup. Atlas is believed to be part of a group of comets that approach the sun closely.

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