This comet is a non-periodic comet which was discovered only in late June of 2006.
The comet flared dramatically from 7th to 4th magnitude during late October, as of which it became visible with the naked eye.
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| Name | C/2006 M4 (SWAN) |
| Type | Comet |
| Discovered | 2006 |
| Aphelion | 2600 AU |
| Perihelion | 0.78 AU |
| Orbital period | 47.000 yr |
| Inclination | 111.82° |
| Next perihelion | – |
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