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.
‘Devil comet’ will make its closest pass of Earth in 71 years - CNN
Jun 1, 2024 · An unusual horned comet, nicknamed the “devil comet,” will make its closest approach of Earth on Sunday. Observers in the Southern Hemisphere may glimpse it.
Here's how to see 'horned' comet 12P/Pons-Brooks at its …
Apr 17, 2024 · From Feb. 25 to April 5, comet 12P/Pons-Brooks will take a track from north of the Great Square of Pegasus to Aries the Ram. One of the best times to spot the comet with your naked-eye will be...
What to know about the 'devil comet' expected to pass by Earth …
Oct 30, 2023 · The comet, officially known as 12P/Pons-Brooks, got its nickname due to the formation of two "horns" made up of ice and gas. Experts tell ABC News the comet has been unusually bright compared to others. The general public will be able to see the comet pass through the sky with just binoculars or even the naked eye next year.
City-size comet racing toward Earth regrows 'horns' after massive ...
Oct 16, 2023 · An enormous volcanic comet the size of a small city has violently exploded for the second time in four months as it hurtles toward the sun. And just like the previous eruption, the cloud of ice and...
Watch 'Devil Comet' approach the sun during explosive coronal …
Apr 19, 2024 · This NASA space-based observatory video shows 'Devil Comet' 12P/Pons-Brooks passing past bright Jupiter while the sun explodes in the distance.
Comet Pons-Brooks: How and When to See It - The New York Times
Apr 16, 2024 · The comet, a green ball of ice, caught the attention of the public last July, when it looked as if it had sprouted horns after an outburst through its dusty atmosphere. Some likened the comet’s...
Amazing photos of 'horned' comet 12P/Pons-Brooks from …
Mar 22, 2024 · Here we take a look at some of the best photos of the 'horned' comet from around the world. Related: Here's how to see 'horned' comet 12P/Pons-Brooks in the night sky this month (video)
City-size comet headed toward Earth 'grows horns' after massive ...
Jul 27, 2023 · An unusual volcanic comet flying toward the sun appears to have "grown horns" after it exploded, causing it to shine like a small star and shower supercold "magma" into space.
'Devil comet' will bring its horns swooping by Earth this summer - NBC News
A comet with two distinct “horns” of gas and ice, earning it the nickname “devil comet” is speeding through the inner solar system and may be visible to the naked eye in the spring when it...