New Sungrazer Comet A1 MAPS Could Be Bright in Early April If It Survives Perihelion

Sungrazer W3 Lovejoy as seen from the International Space Station, post perihelion. Credit: NASA/Dan Burbank.

In a clockwork predictable Universe, comets and how they will ultimately perform is always a big wild card. A new sungrazer comet discovered at the start of this year has given astronomers pause. C/2026 A1 MAPS could put on a memorable if brief show in early April, if it doesn’t join the long list of comets that failed to live up to expectations.

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