"Guide to Witnessing the Rare 'Devil Comet' During the 2024 Eclipse"

The Mount Everest-sized comet 12P/Pons-Brooks, also known as the "devil" comet, is set to make its closest approach to the sun on April 21 and will be visible in the evenings from the northern hemisphere. Stargazers may be able to see it with the naked eye, but binoculars are recommended for a better view. The comet, which last approached the sun in 1954, is expected to reach its brightest point in the weeks leading up to April 21 and may be visible during the April 8 solar eclipse in the U.S. Its unique properties, including a green hue and horn-shaped explosions of gas and dust, have made it an object of interest for astronomers.