SpaceWeather |
It's another ATLAS Comet, this one is named C/2024 G3. From the footage above, we see our Sun beaming generously into the direction of the Comet's path.
What also piqued my interest is that this is likely a first-time visitor to our Inner Solar System, as well as its close proximity to our Sun. It's not expected to survive, but SpaceWeather does note the following:
So far, the comet looks big, healthy and intact:
For more details, please also visit British Astronomical Association.
As always with Comets, my overriding curiosity is....What is the payload?
Namarie! 💜