Astronomers Claimed Rare Supercomet Would Outshine Moon in 2013

Astronomers claimed that a rare supercomet called C/2012 S1 (ISON) was moving towards the Sun from outer solar system. This supercomet would outshine Moon in November 2013. C/2012 S1 (ISON) was first noticed in September 2012.

The comet would be closest to the Sun in November 2013. The comet would be as good as Hale-Bopp, a comet which appeared in 1997. Hale-Bopp is the most widely noticed comet of 20th century. It is also the brightest comet observed in various decades.

ISON on the other hand would be making its first voyage in the solar system. Astronomers believe that this comet might also contain certain volatile gases which are not found in other comets. Astronomers also hope that this would help them get a peep into the materials of the outer solar system.

Additionally, the year would also witness celestial fireworks having various flavours because of the gas cloud which has three times the mass of Earth, heading in the direction of calm supermassive black hole which sits in the heart of our galaxy. This collision would not be visible with naked eyes. However, the X-ray telescopes will be able to catch the radiations from shock wave which would be created as the cloud hits into aura of hot gases which surround the hole.
 
Because this black hole called Sagittarius A is just 25000 light years far from Earth, therefore the crash would offer a unique view of various materials getting into the black hole. This might also provide a hint about what had happened 300 years back when this black hole was brighter than present.