Comet C/2025 F2 (SWAN) has likely disintegrated shortly after its discovery. Recent observations suggest that the comet, which appeared as a fuzzy green patch in the sky, broke apart in the past few days. Although the comet itself is gone, its remnant, now a dust cloud, may still be visible through telescopes for a few more weeks.
Sky-gazers in the Northern Hemisphere have a chance to observe the comet's remnant in the early morning sky. The comet was expected to make its closest approach to the sun around May 1, offering a unique viewing opportunity. However, now observers can witness the final passage of the comet's dust cloud.
Astronomers speculate that Comet SWAN originated from the Oort Cloud, a distant region of icy objects at the edge of our solar system. The intense solar radiation proved too much for the comet to withstand, ultimately leading to its disintegration. A slight fading in the comet's initial brightness served as an early indication of its impending demise.