A Gigantic Megacomet Is Erupting as It Zooms through the Solar System
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A massive comet, C/2014 UN271, is approaching our solar system. At 140 kilometers wide, it's the largest ever observed. Scientists detected carbon monoxide on the comet, providing insights into its composition and behavior. As it nears the sun by 2031, researchers expect to learn more about its origins and the early solar system.
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