Comets and asteroids are both space rocks, but they act differently. Comets are like icy snowballs that melt when they get close to the Sun, making them shine and leave a tail behind. Asteroids are more like rocky lumps with no ice, so they just sit there in space most of the time.
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- A comet is like a snowball in space, it melts and glows as it approaches the Sun.
- An asteroid is more like a rock, it just sits there in space without melting or glowing.
- When you see a bright streak across the sky, it might be a comet; if it’s a dark lump passing by, it might be an asteroid.
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See also
- What's the Difference Between a Comet and an Asteroid?
- What Is the Difference Between a Comet and an Asteroid?
- What Causes a ‘Comet’ to Appear in the Sky and How Is It Different from an Asteroid?
- What Causes a ‘Comet’ to Shine So Brightly?
- How Does a Comet 'Tail' Form?
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