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Comet Tempel 2 is plunging below the plane of our planet's orbit, heading toward perihelion.
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Who
Comet Tempel 2
What
Comet Tempel 2 is plunging below the plane of our planet's orbit, heading toward perihelion.
When
Sat, 18 Jul 2026 08:02:42 GMT · 2h 47m ago
Where
Earth's orbit ·
Why
The comet is following its orbital path toward the sun.
The Frontline Impact
How this affects you
Astronomers will observe Comet Tempel 2 as it approaches its closest point to the sun, offering a view of its tail edge-on.
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2 events in this thread- Currently Reading2h 47m agoComet Tempel 2 is plunging below the plane of our planet's orbit, heading toward perihelion.
- Health & Science2h 47m agoComet Tempel 2 is plunging below the plane of Earth's orbit, heading toward perihelion and will be visible edge-on.Open article
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