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What direction does the comet tail made of gases point?

opposite to comet's movement direction

away from the Sun

towards the nearest planet

in a random direction

The streams of dust and gas each form their own distinct tail, pointing in slightly different directions. The tail of dust is left behind in the comet's orbit. At the same time, the ion tail, made of gases, always points directly away from the Sun, shaped by the solar wind.

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