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Astronomy Picture Features Comet PanSTARRs with Rainbow Meteor

Original: November 3, 2026 Comet PanSTARRs and Rainbow Meteor * Credit & Copyright: Eddy Metais https://www. instagram.com/eddy_me

A photograph dated November 3, 2026, taken by Eddy Metais, shows Comet PanSTARRs alongside a meteor displaying rainbow colours, presented as an astronomy picture of the day with text by Jerry Bonnell. The accompanying explanation notes that the meteor likely did not come from the comet, despite many meteors originating from comets. Space enthusiasts are sharing and discussing the image.

Why now: The striking image of a colourful meteor beside a comet is circulating among astronomy fans discussing its origins.

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• November 3, 2026 Comet PanSTARRs and Rainbow Meteor * Credit & Copyright: Eddy Metais https://www. instagram.com/eddy_metais_phot o/ * Text: Jerry Bonnell Explanation: Did this meteor come from that comet? Probably not. Although many meteors do originate from comets, there are… · grobi@defcon.social · 8

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