Far East sky lights up with comet Pons-Brooks flyby
Far East sky lights up with comet Pons-Brooks flyby
- Record_IDVB5157
- Title:Far East sky lights up with comet Pons-Brooks flyby
- Tags:russia, far east, comet, pons-brooks, flyby, sighting, night sky, luminous, object, fireball, tail, breakup, spectacle, discussion, theories, rocket, meteorite, opportunity, rare, phenomenon
- Category:News
- Filming Location:Komsomolsk-on-Amur
- Country:Russian Federation
- Graphic Content Categories:Brand Safe
- Description:On March 25th, 2024, residents of Khabarovsk and Komsomolsk-on-Amur, Russia witnessed a spectacular sight in the night sky. A luminous object, believed to be comet Pons-Brooks on its close approach to Earth, streaked across the sky, leaving a long, fiery tail that appeared to break apart. The sight sparked discussions and theories among locals, with some even speculating it to be a rocket or meteorite. If confirmed as Pons-Brooks, this sighting offered a rare opportunity to view the comet before its return in 71 years.
- Appearance Release Status:None
