Comet MAPS Breaks Apart Near the Sun, Becoming a Rare Headless Wonder
A comet that once looked bright enough to light up the sky never made it past the sun. In early April 2026, Comet C/2026 A1 (MAPS) swept inward on a steep trajectory, passing closer to the sun than most objects survive. By the time it emerged from behind the sun’s glare, its core was gone…
