What celestial body is known for its tail and is most visible when it approaches the sun?
Category: Knowledge · Difficulty: hard
Hint: Think about what 'comet' means in the context of stargazing.
Answer
Comet
Explanation
A comet is a small solar system body that, when passing close to the sun, heats up and begins to release gases, forming a visible atmosphere or 'tail'.
This is a hard knowledge riddle — a tricky one that takes a little thought. The answer is Comet.
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