"Debunking the Myth: No, an Everest-sized 'Devil Comet' isn't on a collision course with Earth"
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Contrary to misleading headlines, the comet 12P/Pons-Brooks is not on a collision course with Earth. It will pass by at a safe distance of 224 million km, closer to Earth than it is now but still far from any danger. This periodic comet, known for its cryovolcanoes that erupt water, offers valuable insights into the primordial state of the solar system. Researchers study comets like 12P/Pons-Brooks to understand the building blocks of the solar system and their potential role in delivering water and organic compounds to Earth. While astronomers keep an eye on potentially hazardous objects, this comet is not one of them.
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