Question

What part of a comet points most directly away from the sun?

Answer 1

Tail

The tail actually has two parts – the dust tail and the ion tail. These can extend for millions of miles. The tail of the comet always points away from the sun no matter what direction the comet travels because the solar wind always blows out from the sun.

Answer 2

The tail of the comet always points away from the sun no matter what direction the comet travels. Because the solar wind always blows out from the sun!