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Comet MAPS faces a make-or-break moment as it dives toward the sun on April 4 — could it shine in the daytime sky?
The Kreutz sungrazer may disintegrate or emerge as a bright tail-only comet after a 101,000-mile solar pass, astronomers said.
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Tales of Two Comets: A1 MAPS and R3 Pan-STARRS Both Make a Showing in April
All eyes are on the inner solar system in April 2026, as two comets reach perihelion. One, Comet R3 Pan-STARRS we’ve known about since last year. Another, sungrazer A1 MAPS was just found as the first comet of 2026 and presents us with a big question: will it survive its blistering perihelion passage on Saturday, April 4th, or simply vaporize like the majority of sungrazers before it?
The main stage of destruction is expected to take place from 2 to 4 April.
The comet C/2026 A1 MAPS approaches and promises to become one of the most spectacular astronomical events 2026. This comet, discovered in Chile, could shine as bright as Venus when it approaches the Sun. Eye with the key dates: April 4 or 5 will reach its closest point to the Sun (perihelio). If it survives the intense heat, between April 6 and 15 it could be seen even at the naked eye. Will it be seen in Mexico? Yes, but it will depend on a cl…
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