C/2013 A1
C/2013 A1, also known as Comet ISON, is a long-period comet that was discovered on January 21, 2013. It was notable for its potential brightness as it approached the Sun, leading to widespread interest among astronomers and the public. The comet originated from the Oort Cloud, a distant region of our solar system filled with icy bodies.
As C/2013 A1 neared the Sun in late 2013, it became visible to the naked eye. However, it disintegrated during its close approach, which occurred on November 28, 2013. Despite its breakup, the comet provided valuable data for scientists studying the behavior of comets and their interactions with solar radiation.