Episode notes
15 Feb 2026
Comet C2026 A1, discovered on January 13th, 2026, could become one of the brightest comets of the century. It belongs to the CO sungrazing comet family, known for their spectacular displays, and was detected unusually far out, suggesting it could be large and bright. The comet will reach perihelion on April 4th, potentially becoming visible during daylight and even impacting the sun, which could lead to a significant space weather event.
A comet, potentially impacting the sun on April 4th, could trigger a coronal mass ejection (CME). This is based on a similar event in 2011, where a comet impact likely caused a CME. The comet’s size and trajectory suggest a significant event, either as a great comet or a solar impact.
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signs in heavens