618 Large Comet To Hit the Sun in 6 Weeks episode artwork

EPISODE · Mar 19, 2026 · 1 MIN

618 Large Comet To Hit the Sun in 6 Weeks

from SignsWatch ⦿ Seeing the Signs ⦿ and making sense of the Times

15 Feb 2026Comet C/2026A1, discovered in January 2026, is on a collision course with the Sun, expected to impact on 4th April 2026. Contrary to predictions, the comet is not a sun-grazer but a sun-diver, and will pass much closer to the Sun’s surface than previously thought. The comet’s size and trajectory suggest it could be the largest sun-diver recorded in history.Comet C/2026A1 is on a collision course with the sun, expected to impact on 4th April. JPL data shows the comet will pass within 5,379 miles of the sun’s centre, contradicting claims of it being 160,000 km above the surface. The impact could be the largest ever observed and its effects are uncertain.

NOW PLAYING

618 Large Comet To Hit the Sun in 6 Weeks

0:00 1:12

No transcript for this episode yet

We transcribe on demand. Request one and we'll notify you when it's ready — usually under 10 minutes.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is this episode of SignsWatch ⦿ Seeing the Signs ⦿ and making sense of the Times?

This episode is 1 minute long.

When was this SignsWatch ⦿ Seeing the Signs ⦿ and making sense of the Times episode published?

This episode was published on March 19, 2026.

What is this episode about?

15 Feb 2026Comet C/2026A1, discovered in January 2026, is on a collision course with the Sun, expected to impact on 4th April 2026. Contrary to predictions, the comet is not a sun-grazer but a sun-diver, and will pass much closer to the Sun’s...

Can I download this SignsWatch ⦿ Seeing the Signs ⦿ and making sense of the Times episode?

Yes, you can download this episode by clicking the download button on the episode player, or subscribe to the podcast in your preferred podcast app for automatic downloads.
URL copied to clipboard!