#CometR3

APOD: 2026 April 14 – The Long Wispy Tail of Comet R3 (PanSTARRS) A different astronomy and space science related image is featured each day, along with a brief explanation.

#SomewhereDeepInTheNight

"Why does #CometR3 (PanSTARRS) have a wispy tail? The newest bright member of the inner Solar System, Comet C/2025 R3 (PanSTARRS) is already extending an impressive stream of glowing gas."
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Comet R3 (PanSTARRS) dramatically brightened as it passed closest to the Sun and Earth, displaying an extended ion tail visible from Switzerland. #NASA #Astronomy #CometR3 #Space #Sky