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Comet 10P/Tempel 2
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Comet 10P/Tempel 2 near-Earth approach
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Latest: NASA Astronomy Picture of the Day highlights comet Tempel 2 and solar eclipses
In early August 2026, the periodic Jupiter-family comet 10P/Tempel 2 made its closest approach to Earth, passing at a distance of approximately 62 million kilometers. The event provided opportunities for scientific obser