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Which direction do a comet's tails generally point?

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  1. Away from the Sun
  2. Always behind its motion
  3. Toward the Sun

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  1. What's That Space Rock? science.nasa.gov/solar-system/10-things-whats-that-space-rock Checked 2026-10-10.

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