How an amateur astronomer discovered, photographed 'sungrazer' comet during total solar eclipse

A small comet named SOHO-5008 was discovered and disintegrated within 24 hours during the recent total solar eclipse across North America, mesmerizing viewers with a totality duration of up to 4 minutes and 28 seconds. Ground-based observations of sungrazing comets are rare, highlighting the dynamic nature of the cosmos.

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