Phys.org Astronomers discover a planet that’s rapidly disintegrating, producing a comet-like tail Astrobitica April 22, 2025 (Last updated: April 22, 2025) 1 minute read MIT astronomers have discovered a planet some 140 light-years from Earth that is rapidly crumbling to pieces. About the Author Astrobitica Administrator Visit Website View All Posts Post navigation Previous: Amateur astronomers capture groundbreaking photos of sun’s corona during partial solar eclipseNext: Astronomers discover doomed planet shedding a Mount Everest’s worth of material every orbit, leaving behind a comet-like tail Related Stories Phys.org Scientists discover rare ‘super-Jupiter’ planet with 180-day long orbit Astrobitica July 8, 2026 0 Phys.org Heat-shrinking materials get cleaner production route with lower temperatures and finer particles Astrobitica July 8, 2026 0 Phys.org Image: Hubble captures star-studded cluster Astrobitica July 8, 2026 0