Could the remains of a 'dead' comet still be in the solar system? Astronomers are still searching 6 years…

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by Kiona N. Smith
February 11, 2026
Could the remains of a 'dead' comet still be in the solar system? Astronomers are still searching 6 years…
The fate of a comet that was predicted to pass close to Earth remains a mystery five years after its dramatic breakup in the inner solar system.
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Originally published on Space.com on 2/11/2026