"Rare Alignment: 'Devil Comet' and Solar Eclipse Bring Spectacular Celestial Show to Indiana"

Comet 12/P Pons-Brooks, also known as the "devil comet," is set to make its first pass over Earth since 1954. Visible with the naked eye in April 2024 and again in June, the comet is classified as a Near Earth Asteroid by NASA but is not considered potentially hazardous. Coinciding with a total solar eclipse in April, the comet's near-earth approach could provide a unique experience in Indiana. The comet, twice the size of Mount Everest, orbits the sun every 71 years, with its peak brilliance predicted for June 2, 2024. Best viewed away from city lights, the comet may be visible with binoculars or a small telescope, weather permitting.