The reason is because the dust, gas, and ice erupt in bursts when, they suspect, heat from the Sun increases its internal pressure. That's why, along with the usual parts of a comet, 12P/Pons ...

The comet made its closest pass by the Sun in late September ... no worries — it will remain visible in parts of Texas over ...

The image reveals how the comet's appearance has changed due to its proximity to the sun. One of the most noticeable features is the vaporized material of the comet's frozen-solid core ...

This image shows comet C/2024 G3 (ATLAS) from the European Southern Observatory near its Very Large Telescope (which is visible on the mountaintop of Cerro Paranal at left) as seen by ESO ...

("Comet" or the "Corporation") is pleased to announce the launch of its 2025 exploration program at its Troilus East Property ("Troilus East Property"), located in the Chibougamau region of Québec ...