Here's why:
* Comets reflect sunlight: Comets are not self-luminous. They shine because sunlight reflects off their icy nucleus and dust tail.
* Orbital paths: Comets travel on elliptical orbits around the Sun. Their position in their orbit determines whether they are closer to the Sun or Earth.
* Visibility:
* Daytime: Comets can be visible in the daytime if they are bright enough and positioned close to the Sun. They will appear as faint, fuzzy objects.
* Nighttime: Comets are often easier to see at night when the sky is dark. They can appear as bright, elongated objects with a tail that stretches away from the Sun.
Therefore, there is no definitive answer to whether comets are found more often before sunrise or sunset. Their visibility depends on their specific location and brightness.
