"Spotting the Devil Comet: A Guide for Skywatchers"
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Comet 12P/Pons-Brooks, also known as the "devil comet," will reach its peak brightness on Sunday, April 21, and can be seen in the southwest sky just after sunset. The comet, discovered in 1812, is currently racing toward the sun at 40,000 mph and may be visible with the naked eye, but binoculars or a telescope will make it easier to see. Additionally, the article mentions the upcoming Lyrid meteor shower, which peaks overnight on April 21-22, and the Eta Aquariids meteor shower, which peaks around May 5-6.
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