"Rare 'Devil Comet' Visible in Night Sky, Won't Return for Decades"

The "devil comet," officially known as Comet 12P/Pons-Brooks, is visible in the night sky for the rest of March and will make a rare appearance during the total solar eclipse on April 8. This comet, which only orbits the sun about every 71 years, has been exhibiting intriguing behavior with recent outbursts, causing it to have a horned appearance. Astronomers are eager to study it as it won't pass by Earth again for decades, and its closest approach to the sun will be on April 21. Observations could provide key insights into the true nature and behavior of Pons-Brooks.