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Take a look at some of the best 'horned' comet 12P/Pons-Brooks photos from around the world.
Oregon coast photographer Jeremy Likness of Newport captured specular shots of the Devil’s Comet, aka Comet 12P/Pons-Brooks, from Otter Rock last Sunday, March 31, 2024.
Known as 12P/Pons-Brooks, the rarely seen comet prone to colorful outbursts could soon be viewed without a telescope or binoculars.
The comet in question is officially designated 12P/Pons-Brooks, although you might hear mention of it in the media going by the catchy names of “The Devil Comet” or “Mother of Dragons.” ...
Explosive 'devil comet' returns for 1st time in 71 years during April 8 eclipse, NASA says Officially named 12P/Pons-Brooks, the "devil comet" has periodic explosions.
A giant horned “devil” comet has exploded en route to Earth — the second time the interstellar snowball’s blown its stack in two weeks. Named 12P/Pons-Brooks, the falling star’s latest ...
Officially known as Comet 12P/Pons-Brooks (a much tamer, more boring name), the celestial rock is making its regular 71-year trip around the sun, passing by our planet this month.
Comet 12P/Pons-Brooks is currently visible in the northern hemisphere, meaning it could be visible when the total solar eclipse darkens midday skies on April 8, 2024.
New, specially edited photos show a previously unseen swirl of light surrounding the city-size comet 12P/Pons-Brooks, which is currently racing toward the sun and will later zoom past Earth.
Horned 'devil comet' eruption may coincide with April 8 total solar eclipse: What to know The 'devil comet' will be close enough to the sun during April 8 totality that those hoping to witness the ...
The 12P/Pons-Brooks Comet isn't at peak viewing yet, but backyard astronomers are already capturing stunning images of its flare-ups through their telescopes.
In the case of 12P/Pons-Brooks, it passes by Earth every 71 years. Images captured show a tail on the comet 12P/Pons-Brooks on October 5, 2023 (left) and the tail absent by October 7 (right).