Once-in-a-lifetime 'Devil Comet' is now in view. Here’s how to see it
WEBA 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?
When and How to Spot the ‘Devil Comet’ - NASA Blogs
WEBApr 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 …
WEBOct 30, 2023 · An enormous "devil comet" will be passing by Earth for the first time in more than seven decades, astronomers say. The comet, officially known as 12P/Pons-Brooks, got its nickname due to the ...
Watch 'Devil Comet' approach the sun during explosive coronal …
WEBApr 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.
‘Devil comet’ will make its closest pass of Earth in 71 years - CNN
WEBJun 1, 2024 · The comet will make its closest pass of Earth on Sunday, but it will be more than 143 million miles (230 million kilometers) away from our planet and won’t pose a risk.
The ‘Devil Comet’ is headed our way — and that’s OK
WEBMar 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.
Volcanic 'Devil Comet' erupts with its biggest blast yet as it races ...
WEBNov 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 ...
WEBApr 16, 2024 · The explosive green 'devil comet' 12P/ Pons-Brooks is about to reach its closest point to the sun. Here's how to see the rare visitor at its best and brightest.
'Devil Comet' 12P/Pons-Brooks reaches peak brightness April 21.
WEBApr 21, 2024 · The "Devil Comet" will reach peak brightness this weekend as it passes near the sun. The comet, also known as 12P/Pons-Brooks, visits the inner solar system every 71 years and will reach...
The 'Devil comet' will be visible during the 2024 solar eclipse
WEBApr 8, 2024 · Amateur astronomer, astrophotographer, and longtime comet-lover Dave Weixelman from Nevada City, California, discovered that Comet Pons-Brooks would be near the eclipsed Sun during totality of...