Halloween Comet C/2024 S1 Faces Disintegration as It Nears the Sun

The comet, initially expected to shine brightly, is now likely to break apart, leaving only its tail visible.

The comet C/2024 S1, also known as the Halloween Comet, was discovered in September 2024 and is a Kreutz sungrazer.
Recent observations suggest the comet is disintegrating, with its nucleus disappearing and only a faint tail remaining.
Initially anticipated to be visible to the naked eye, the comet's brightness has diminished as it approaches the Sun.
Experts believe the comet's disintegration is due to the sublimation of ice and release of gas, causing it to break apart.
Despite its fading visibility, the comet may still be observable with binoculars or a telescope in the Southern Hemisphere.