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Comet Tempel 2 is plunging below the plane of Earth's orbit, heading toward perihelion and will be visible edge-on.
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Who
Comet Tempel 2
What
Comet Tempel 2 is plunging below the plane of Earth's orbit, heading toward perihelion and will be visible edge-on.
When
Sat, 18 Jul 2026 08:02:42 GMT · 2h 48m ago
Where
Earth's orbit ·
Why
Comet Tempel 2 is following its orbital path toward its closest approach to the Sun.
The Frontline Impact
How this affects you
Astronomers will have an opportunity to observe Comet Tempel 2 edge-on as it approaches perihelion.
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