"Rare 'Devil Comet' to Make Once-in-a-Lifetime Appearance During April 8 Total Solar Eclipse"

NASA reports that the rare "devil comet" 12P/Pons-Brooks, known for its periodic explosions and devilish appearance, will make its first pass by Earth in 71 years, coinciding with the April 8 total solar eclipse. The comet's closest approach to the sun will be on April 21, and it will be visible in the sky during the eclipse. With a diameter of at least 17 kilometers, the comet's periodic explosions make it brighter and easier to spot. Skywatchers are encouraged to look out for this rare astronomical event in the coming months.