A Rare Sight: “Devil Comet” 12P/Pons-Brooks Visible in Night Sky
Stargazers and astronomers are currently being treated to a rare sight as Comet 12P/Pons-Brooks, also known as the “devil comet,” is visible in the night sky. The comet, which is currently visible in the Northern Hemisphere with binoculars and telescopes, is expected to become visible to the naked eye by the end of the month.
Comet 12P/Pons-Brooks will reach its closest point to the sun in mid-April and is expected to brighten through the end of the month. Comets are frozen leftovers from the formation of the solar system and can have violent outbursts due to sunlight and solar radiation.
To catch a glimpse of the devil comet, observers can look toward the west-northwest horizon in the evening sky. There is even a possibility that the comet may be visible during the total solar eclipse on April 8, especially for those in the path of totality.
The comet, which was discovered in 1812 by Jean-Louis Pons and observed again in 1883 by William Brooks, takes an impressive 71 years to orbit around the sun. This rarity makes sightings of the comet a truly unique and special event for skywatchers and astronomers alike.
Don’t miss your chance to witness the “devil comet” shining brightly in the night sky. Grab your binoculars or telescopes and head outside to catch a glimpse of this spectacular celestial event happening right before our eyes.
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