comet
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Its appearance only after the comet had already passed close to the Sun suggests the methane was buried beneath the surface.
From Science Daily • Jun. 4, 2026
Astronomers describe an asteroid or comet as "active" when it releases dust, gas or larger pieces of material into space.
From Science Daily • May 14, 2026
When debris first separates from an asteroid or comet, the fragments stay tightly grouped together.
From Science Daily • May 14, 2026
By studying how these meteors fragment in Earth's atmosphere, scientists can tell they are somewhat fragile, although still stronger than typical comet material.
From Science Daily • May 14, 2026
The actual impact of a small comet or asteroid with the Moon might make a momentary explosion sufficiently bright to be visible from the Earth.
From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan
Vocabulary lists containing comet
Oh, My Stars! The Language of Outer Space
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