Tag: 24P/Schaumasse
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Comet 24P/Schaumasse Nears Sun: Can You See It?
Perihelion in the Solar System’s Fashion Show Today, the solar system’s icy traveler, 24P/Schaumasse, will reach its closest approach to the Sun in its current orbit, an event known as perihelion. This annual plunge toward the Sun warms and brightens the comet, sending out gas and dust that can briefly turn it into a visible…
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Comet 24P/Schaumasse at Perihelion: Will It Be Visible Tonight?
Introduction: A Rare Solar Passage for Comet 24P/Schaumasse Today, the icy comet 24P/Schaumasse reaches the Sun as it follows its regular orbital path. Known to astronomers as perihelion, this is the moment the comet comes closest to the Sun within its 8-plus year orbit. For skywatchers, perihelion often reshapes a comet’s brightness and visibility, offering…