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Comet SWAN Shatters After Sun Encounter, Dimming Hopes

4/22/2025

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Comet SWAN, a dazzling discovery by amateur astronomers, has likely shattered after its close encounter with the sun, dimming the excitement for a breathtaking display. Experts warn it may soon dissolve into a "dusty rubble pile," and its journey into the outer solar system suggests it may never grace our skies again.

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Comet SWAN, a dazzling discovery by amateur astronomers, has likely shattered after its close encounter with the sun, dimming the excitement for a breathtaking display. Experts warn it may soon dissolve into a "dusty rubble pile," and its journey into the outer solar system suggests it may never grace our skies again.