Perihelion of Comet C / 2026 A1 (MAPS)
Apr 4
Predicted date for the comet to make a close pass by the Sun (perihelion), potentially triggering a sudden brightening and dramatic tail. If it survives the encounter, it may become visible to the naked eye. This event is part of a rare opportunity in April to potentially view two comets—C/2026 A1 and C/2025 R3 (PANSTARRS)—without telescopes, with the latter expected to brighten later in the month.
