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Green Comet Nishimura: All you need to know

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Green Comet Nishimura has captivated the stargazers ever since it was discovered in the last month. The new comet has been up in the east before sunrise, not far from the brightest planet, Venus.

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But before we discuss this rare celestial occurrence, let us understand what is a comet. When our solar system first formed, huge amounts of debris were left over. So what we see as comets are large objects made of dust and ice that orbit the Sun.

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Best known for their long, streaming tails, these ancient objects are leftovers from the formation of the solar system about 4.6 billion years ago.

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Comets typically stay far away from the Sun, impossible for us to see. But once in a while, one will move toward the Sun. As the heat from the Sun begins to evaporate the icy material that makes up the comet, the dust inside gets freed, leaving behind the tail of the comet, which is what we see from the Earth.

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