Once-in-a-lifetime 'Devil Comet' is now in view. Here’s how to see it
WEBIt turns out, 12P/Pons-Brooks might just be the warm-up act for an even more impressive comet that will swing past later this year, much closer to Earth at just 70 million km (44 million...
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.
12P/Pons–Brooks - Wikipedia
WEBA comet observed by Paolo dal Pozzo Toscanelli in January 1457 and mentioned in Chinese sources is also identified as comet 12P/Pons-Brooks. In both apparitions the comet had magnitude 3 or brighter, not accounting for possible outbursts.
Watch 'Devil Comet' approach the sun during explosive coronal …
WEBApr 19, 2024 · In this NASA video, you can see a kink in the tail of comet 12P/Pons-Brooks, created during a 'disconnection event' triggered by a CME or strong gust of solar wind, according to...
'Devil Comet' 12P/Pons-Brooks reaches peak brightness April 21.
WEBApr 21, 2024 · The comet, also known as 12P/Pons-Brooks, visits the inner solar system every 71 years and will reach perihelion — the point in its elliptical orbit when it's closest to the sun — on Sunday...
Why is 'Devil Comet' 12P/Pons-Brooks flaring up, 'horns' and all ...
WEBNov 21, 2023 · The exact cause of 'Devil Comet' 12P/Pons-Brooks' flare-ups is unknown, though the best guess is that perhaps a fissure has developed on the comet's nucleus due to a build-up of gas.
Explosive 'devil comet' 12P will soon be at its brightest and best ...
WEBApr 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...
‘Devil comet’ will make its closest pass of Earth in 71 years - CNN
WEBJun 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.
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.
12P/Pons-Brooks: How and when to see the 'Devil Comet' - MSN
WEBA Mount Everest-sized 'devil' comet making its first visit to the inner solar system in more than 70 years could be visible to the naked eye over the next few weeks.
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