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Here are some recent articles and updates from the BBC:

Comet C/2023 K1 (PANSTARRS) makes closest approach to Earth

On March 12, 2023, Comet C/2023 K1 (PANSTARRS) made its closest approach to Earth, passing within 1.35 astronomical units (AU) of our planet. This comet was discovered in May 2023 and is a long-period comet, meaning it takes more than 200 years to complete one orbit around the Sun.

Comet ZTF (C/2022 E3) to make closest approach to Earth

In October 2023, Comet ZTF (C/2022 E3) will make its closest approach to Earth, passing within 0.28 AU of our planet. This comet was discovered in February 2022 and is a periodic comet, meaning it takes less than 200 years to complete one orbit around the Sun.

Comet 41P/Tuttle-Giacobini-Kresak to make closest approach to Earth

In April 2024, Comet 41P/Tuttle-Giacobini-Kresak will make its closest approach to Earth, passing within 0.43 AU of our planet. This comet was discovered in 1858 and is a periodic comet that orbits the Sun every 5.5 years.

Comet C/2019 Y4 (ATLAS) disintegrates

In February 2023, Comet C/2019 Y4 (ATLAS) disintegrated, breaking apart into several smaller pieces. This comet was discovered in December 2019 and was expected to make a close approach to Earth in 2023.

These are just a few of the latest updates from the BBC on comets. If you're interested in learning more, I recommend checking out the BBC's website for the latest news and articles on comets and astronomy!