When and How to Spot the ‘Devil Comet’ - NASA Blogs
Apr 5, 2024 · Comet 12P/Pons-Brooks is one of the brightest known periodic comets. It earned the nickname of “devil comet” in 2023 when an outburst caused the comet to have an asymmetrical appearance, like having horns. It comes around every 71 years and is currently getting brighter as it flies toward the Sun.
What to know about the 'devil comet' expected to pass by Earth …
Oct 30, 2023 · It is expected to be closest to Earth in June 2024. An image captured on July 25, 2023 shows the comet 12P/Pons-Brooks with its"devil horns"after an eruption. An enormous "devil comet" will be passing by Earth for the first time in …
Once-in-a-lifetime 'Devil Comet' is now in view. Here’s how to see it
A huge comet will grace our skies over the next few months, putting on a grand show through binoculars or telescopes, and will even be visible to the naked eye. So how and when can you see it?
The ‘Devil Comet’ is headed our way — and that’s OK
Mar 28, 2024 · The so-called Devil Comet has a much less terrifying name: Comet 12P/Pons-Brooks. This short-period comet orbits the Sun once every 71.2 years, similar to the famous Halley’s Comet.
Explosive 'devil comet' returns for 1st time in 71 years during …
Mar 18, 2024 · Officially named comet 12P/Pons-Brooks, the cryovolcanic comet is known as the "devil comet" due to its formation of two "horns" made up of ice and gas and periodic explosions.
‘Devil comet’ will make its closest pass of Earth in 71 years - CNN
Jun 1, 2024 · Officially known as Comet 12P/Pons-Brooks, the celestial object made its closest pass of the sun on April 21, coming within 74.4 million miles (119.7 million kilometers) of our star.
Look up to see the ‘devil comet’ now and during the total eclipse - CNN
Mar 21, 2024 · The horned “devil comet,” notable for a recent series of explosive outbursts, is visible in the night sky now and will appear during April’s total solar eclipse.
Volcanic 'Devil Comet' erupts with its biggest blast yet as it races ...
Nov 17, 2023 · An icy volcanic comet, nicknamed the "Devil Comet", erupted for the fourth time Tuesday (Nov. 14) as it races toward Earth. The comet, officially called 12P/Pons-Brooks, violently blasted...
Explosive 'devil comet' 12P will soon be at its brightest and best ...
Apr 16, 2024 · On April 21, the 10.5-mile-wide (17 kilometers) Comet 12P/Pons-Brooks, also known as the "devil comet" or " Mother of Dragons comet," will reach its closest point to the sun — known as...
What to Know About the Devil Comet During the Eclipse | TIME
Mar 21, 2024 · But at least a few people—including an untold number of astronomers—will be looking off to the side too, as Comet 12P/Pons-Brooks, more evocatively known as the Devil Comet, streaks through...