Object P12hxMW on the PCCP, MBA-type orbit but showing a very clear tail at PA ~270. Possible impact event or spin up. Images from G96 2025 11 29UT. #cometwatch #comet #NEOCP 🔭
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Object P12hxMW on the PCCP, MBA-type orbit but showing a very clear tail at PA ~270. Possible impact event or spin up. Images from G96 2025 11 29UT. #cometwatch #comet #NEOCP 🔭
Screenshot from the NEO Confirmation Page at the Minor Planet Center showing N00nfq5
It's now 1.5 days past full Moon and #NEOWISE has a tracklet on the #NEOCP awaiting ground-based confirmation. This is a reminder that the estimated magnitude could be ~2 mag too bright if this is a C-type asteroid.