‘Great Comet’ is heading for the Sun on April 4: Timing, visibility and best tips to watch C/2026 A1 MAPS comet |
The sky could host a brief but remarkable event in early April 2026. Astronomers are closely tracking a newly discovered sungrazing comet, officially named C/2026 A1 MAPS. As reported by Universe Today, it was first observed in January by a team operating telescopes in Chile’s Atacama Desert. What makes this comet notable is not just…