New Sungrazing Comet 6AC4721 Discovered Last Week, and It’s Breaking an Unexpected Record

Описание: On January 13, 2026, astronomers detected Comet 6AC4721 at a record-breaking distance where sungrazing comets should be invisible suggesting this is one of the largest objects of its kind ever discovered.

This Kreutz family sungrazer will make its closest approach to the Sun on April 5, 2026, diving through the solar corona where temperatures reach millions of degrees.

We explore how the comet's unprecedented early detection reveals its massive size, examine the extreme conditions it will face, and compare it to Comet Ikeya-Seki the legendary 1965 sungrazer that became visible in broad daylight.

By the end, you'll understand why this comet has astronomers cautiously optimistic, what three possible outcomes exist for its perihelion passage, and how to observe if it survives.

This documentary is based on current astronomical observations and historical comet data from professional observatories and space agencies.

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📚 Comet 6AC4721 Discovery - Astronomy Now (January 16, 2026)
https://astronomynow.com/2026/01/16/p...

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Have you ever seen a great comet with your own eyes Halley's Comet in 1986, Hale-Bopp in 1997, or perhaps Ikeya-Seki in 1965? Share your memories in the comments below. 🌠

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⚠️ Disclaimer: The information included in this video originates from multiple publicly available sources and has been compiled for educational and informational use. While accuracy and relevance have been prioritized, certain interpretations or analyses may differ as new data becomes available. The imagery and visuals displayed throughout this video have been created using artificial intelligence for representation purposes only.