Apocalyptic 'Devil Comet' Unleashes Record-Breaking Explosions on Collision Course with Earth

The "Devil Comet," officially known as 12P/Pons-Brooks, erupted for the fourth time as it races towards Earth. The comet, which is roughly three times the size of Mount Everest, violently released ice and gas, creating a glowing halo resembling devil horns. Amateur astronomer Eliot Herman spotted the major outburst, witnessing a 100-fold increase in brightness. The comet's cryovolcanic nature allows for explosive outbursts, with the ejected material forming a halo-like coma and creating its distinctive horn-like appearance. The Devil Comet will make a close approach to the sun on April 24, 2024, and its closest distance to Earth on June 2, 2024.