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asteroids and comets!
Comets are seen as bright, icy bodies that orbit the Sun. When they get closer to the Sun, they release gas and dust in a glowing coma and often develop a tail that points away from the Sun due to solar wind.
Comets can vary in visibility depending on their size and proximity to Earth. Some comets can be easily seen with the naked eye when they pass close to our planet, while others require binoculars or telescopes to observe. So, it can be easy or hard to see a comet depending on these factors.
When you hit it very hard over the head.
Comets spend the majority of their time in the far reaches of our solar system, where they are not easily visible from Earth. They only become visible when they enter the inner solar system and are illuminated by the Sun, hence their rare appearances. Additionally, many comets have long orbital periods, further contributing to their infrequent sightings.
See related link for a list of periodic and non periodic comets.
when your balls drop
Because there aren't always comets!
Yes, because comets are so tiny and dim.
Comets travel in highly elliptical orbits. See link for more.
No. Planets do not have comets. They are not related to planets. They are just objects flying through space that we can see in the sky.
A telescopetelescopes of course
Usually comets are icy as that is why you see the icy trail, but asteroids can be icy too.
Comets are seen by reflected sunlight. They may be too small, too distant or a combination of both
asteroids and comets!
Comets can vary in visibility depending on their size and proximity to Earth. Some comets can be easily seen with the naked eye when they pass close to our planet, while others require binoculars or telescopes to observe. So, it can be easy or hard to see a comet depending on these factors.
Comets are seen as bright, icy bodies that orbit the Sun. When they get closer to the Sun, they release gas and dust in a glowing coma and often develop a tail that points away from the Sun due to solar wind.