'Devil Comet' with Horns Hurtling Towards Earth

The colossal comet 12P/Pons-Brooks, known for its explosive cryovolcanic activity, has experienced another outburst as it approaches Earth. This "devil comet," three times larger than Mount Everest, will be visible as a faint object with a tail in June 2024. It poses no threat to our planet. Comets like 12P/Pons-Brooks exhibit cryovolcanism, releasing gas and ice instead of molten rock. The recent outburst observed by an amateur astronomer is the second in a month and the third since July. Cryovolcanic comets, such as 12P/Pons-Brooks, provide insights into the composition and behavior of these celestial objects.