Why Do Comets Sparkle?

Comets are like dirty snowballs that zoom through space. When they get close to the sun, they heat up and release dust and gas, which makes them sparkle like a star! The sparkling happens because the sunlight reflects off these tiny particles in space, creating a glowing trail behind the comet.

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A snowball rolling down a hill melts and sprays tiny droplets into the air.
A flashlight shines through fog, making it look like it’s glowing from all sides.

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