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Hubble Captures Rare Comet Fragmentation in Space

Fragmenting Comet C/2025 K1 - NASA Science

NASA Science2026.03.18Updated 18d ago
Fragmenting Comet C/2025 K1 - NASA Science

This animation steps through the three Hubble images of the fragmenting comet C/2025 K1 (ATLAS), or K1, taken on Nov. 8, 9, and 10, 2025.

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NASA's Hubble Space Telescope has documented the dramatic breakup of comet C/2025 K1 (ATLAS) through sequential images captured November 8-10, 2025. The observations provide astronomers with real-time data on how comets disintegrate as they approach the sun. This rare event offers valuable insights into comet composition and behavior.

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