Riddle

When I get closer my tail grows longer, but when I go away my tail leads the way.

Choose an answer

A.A shooting star
B.A meteor
C.An asteroid
D.A comet
Hint: It's a 2-word phrase with 6 letters, starting with "A".

Answer

A comet

Why this is the answer

As a comet nears the sun its icy tail lengthens, and as it moves away that same tail points ahead of its direction of travel.

This riddle is filed under Short Riddles and rated Medium.

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