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Green Comet C/2024 E1 Brightens Near Mars as Scientists Forecast a Permanent Exit From the Solar System

NDTV Gadgets·15 February 2026·11h ago1 min read0 views
Green Comet C/2024 E1 Brightens Near Mars as Scientists Forecast a Permanent Exit From the Solar System

Astronomers are currently observing the bright green comet C/2024 E1 as it approaches Mars and heads towards a significant exit from the solar system. This comet, which is approximately the size of a city, originates from the distant Oort Cloud and follows a hyperbolic trajectory. It is anticipated that after its close encounter with the Sun, C/2024 E1 will be permanently ejected from the solar system, drawing parallels to the well-known interstellar object 3I/ATLAS. The comet's brightness and trajectory have sparked interest among scientists and stargazers alike, as it presents a unique opportunity to study a celestial body that will not return. As it draws nearer to Earth, the comet is expected to provide stunning views for amateur astronomers and enhance our understanding of the dynamics of comets originating from the Oort Cloud.

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