“Tail” as a word is a bit misleading, as it creates the impression that it would be situated at the “rear” end (so, located opposite or at 180 degrees to the direction of movement). But this “tail” always points away from the sun, thus it stands mostly at around 90 degrees to the direction of movement.
su43dipta over 5 years ago
“‘Space Rocks’, the life of David Bowie”!
Qiset over 5 years ago
Not really a firey tail. Out gas from the ice. More like a tail of fog or a cloud.
WCraft Premium Member over 5 years ago
Ummmm…..Can I pick Door #3?
Spock over 5 years ago
“Tail” as a word is a bit misleading, as it creates the impression that it would be situated at the “rear” end (so, located opposite or at 180 degrees to the direction of movement). But this “tail” always points away from the sun, thus it stands mostly at around 90 degrees to the direction of movement.
Spock over 5 years ago
Follow-up question: Who knows what the difference between meteor, meteorit and meteoroid is?
chris_weaver over 5 years ago
Asteroid: Will not clean your sink.