Rare 'sungrazer' comet MAPS will shine superbright on Saturday — if it survives a dangerous encounter with our star
Jamie Carter
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A rare "sungrazer" comet is about to pass very close to our star and could become visible in daylight — or it could completely disintegrate before our eyes. Either way, there could be something special to see in the...