Watch comet PANSTARRS 'switch on' its second tail as it makes closest approach to Earth

A sungazing spacecraft captured spectacular views of Comet C/2025 R3 (PanSTARRS) as its ion tail appeared to 'switch on' and swing away from the sun during a close approach to Earth on April 26. Comet C/2025 R3 was discovered in September 2025 and stirred excitement among comet-chasing communities.

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