Comets have tails because of the Sun's heat. When a comet gets close to the Sun, it starts to melt, and ice turns into gas and dust. This creates a glowing tail that follows the comet across space like a magical train.
Examples
- If you blow out a candle from far away, it creates a flickering light, that's like how the Sun pushes the comet's tail.
- A comet’s tail is like a trail of smoke behind a car as it zooms past.
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See also
- What If the Moon Was Made of Cheese?
- What Causes a Solar Eclipse Exactly?
- What's the Difference Between a Comet and an Asteroid?
- What If We Could Live on Mars?
- Why Do We See the Same Side of the Moon?
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