New city-sized comet is hurtling towards Earth - and will be at closest point within hours
- Posted on February 16, 2026
- By The Daily Star
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New city-sized comet is hurtling towards Earth - and will be at closest point within hours
The comet is almost as long as Manhattan – and four times its width – and is set to reach its closest point to Earth on Tuesday, February 17, as it whizzes through our solar system
