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Comet

usgb/ˈkɑːmɪt/Volume
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Space Phenomenon

A comet is a celestial event, not a regular occurrence, like a star or planet.

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The comet’s appearance was an extraordinary event that had astronomers excited.
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Visible Tail

When near the sun, comets often have a visible tail, which distinguishes them from other space bodies.

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The comet’s tail stretched across the night sky, clearly visible from Earth.
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Not a Star

Comets are sometimes confused with stars; remember, comets move and have tails.

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Although it looked like a star at first, the movement and tail revealed it was a comet.
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