THE SUN JUST BROKE A COMET’S TAIL: Comet ZTF (C/2022 E3) is approaching Earth and giving astronomers a better look at its tail. Surprise: It’s broken. A ‘disconnection event’ is in progress, probably caused by a CME hitting the comet. More of these events are likely to be seen as the comet approaches Earth for a close encounter on Feb. 1st. Full story @ Spaceweather.com

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Above: A disconnection event in the tail of Comet ZTF (C/2022 E3) on Jan. 17th. Credit: Michael Jaeger