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astronomy1 year ago

"Rare 'Devil Comet' Returns During April Eclipse, NASA Confirms"

NASA reports that the rare and massive "devil comet" 12P/Pons-Brooks, known for its periodic explosions and devilish appearance, will pass by Earth for the first time in 71 years and may be visible during the April 8 total solar eclipse. The comet, with a diameter of at least 17 kilometers, will reach its closest point to the sun on April 21, coinciding with the eclipse. Skywatchers may have the opportunity to observe the comet as it travels through the solar system, with another chance for viewing during its closest approach to Earth on June 2.

via WPVI-TV|
#astronomical-event#astronomy#comet-12ppons-brooks
astronomy1 year ago

"Rare 'Horned' Comet to Light Up April Sky: How to See It"

Skywatchers are in for a rare treat as the "once-in-a-lifetime" Comet 12P/Pons-Brooks, larger than Mount Everest and likened to the Millennium Falcon, becomes visible in the night sky this month. Observers can spot it westward after nightfall, with the prime viewing period predicted to be in late March. This cryovolcanic comet, with explosive activity and a 71-year orbit, is expected to reach its closest approach to the sun on April 21 and pass near Earth on June 2 before not returning until 2095.

via Earth.com|
#astronomical-phenomenon#astronomy#comet-12ppons-brooks
astronomy1 year ago

"Stunning Livestream: Watch 'Horned' Comet 12P/Pons-Brooks Explode Past Andromeda Galaxy"

The green comet 12P/Pons-Brooks, also known as the devil comet, is currently passing the Andromeda galaxy and can be observed in real time through livestreams. This 10.5-mile-wide cryovolcanic comet has erupted frequently, displaying a green glow due to high levels of dicarbon in its coma and tail. It is expected to make its closest approach to Earth on June 2 before journeying back into the outer solar system. The Virtual Telescope Project will provide livestreams of the comet's conjunction with the Andromeda galaxy, and astrophotographers are capturing stunning images of this rare cosmic event.

via Livescience.com|
#andromeda-galaxy#astronomy#comet-12ppons-brooks
astronomy1 year ago

"Devil Comet Set to Photobomb April's Total Solar Eclipse"

The "devil comet," officially known as 12P/Pons-Brooks, is set to make a rare appearance during the total solar eclipse next month, possibly visible to the naked eye if it erupts before totality. Measuring 10.5 miles in breadth, the comet follows a highly elliptical orbit around the sun every 71 years and is characterized as an ice volcano or cryovolcanic comet. Skygazers have been advised to wear protective eyewear during the partial phases of the eclipse, and recent images have shown a greenish glow emitted by the comet due to high concentrations of dicarbon in its coma and tail.

via WION|
#astronomy#celestial-event#cryovolcanic-comet
astronomy1 year ago

"2024 Total Solar Eclipse: Green Devil Comet's Spectacular Appearance"

The "devil comet" 12P/Pons-Brooks, known for its greenish glow and periodic eruptions, is expected to approach near Earth during the total solar eclipse on April 8. The city-sized comet, with a width of 10.5 miles, may be visible to the naked eye if it erupts before totality. Its green light is caused by high concentrations of dicarbon in its coma and tail. Observers are advised to use protective eyewear when viewing the eclipse to avoid irreversible eye damage.

via The News International|
#12ppons-brooks#astronomy#cryovolcanic-comet
astronomy2 years ago

"Green 'Devil Comet' Photobombs Nebula on Collision Course with Earth"

The "devil comet" 12P/Pons-Brooks, a cryovolcanic comet, has been captured in stunning photos as it races towards Earth, with its closest approach expected later this year. The comet, known for its green-hued coma, has been erupting irregularly, earning it the nickname "devil comet." Its recent lack of activity has puzzled scientists, as it was expected to become more active as it approached the sun. The comet's upcoming close approach to Earth may provide an opportunity for researchers to study this phenomenon in greater detail.

via Livescience.com|
#astronomical-phenomena#astronomy#celestial-objects
astronomy2 years ago

"Earth's Encounter with a Transforming 'Devil Comet' Sparks Alarm"

The cryovolcanic comet 12P/Pons-Brooks, nicknamed the "devil" comet due to its distinctive horns, is hurtling towards Earth and has undergone a major change in shape. The comet, three times bigger than Everest, has lost its horns and now has a mysterious shadow. It has also turned green, possibly due to high levels of dicarbon. The comet is expected to keep exploding as it gets closer to Earth but will not return until 2095.

via The Mirror|
#12ppons-brooks#astronomers#astronomy
space2 years ago

"Earth's Impending Encounter: Explosive Cryovolcanic Comet Returns"

The colossal cryovolcanic comet, 12P/Pons-Brooks, has experienced its fourth explosive outburst, becoming as bright as the Elliptical Galaxy. This comet, known for its devil-like horns, is approximately 18 miles in diameter and exhibits volcanic behavior by releasing gas and ice instead of molten rock. It is on a trajectory to make its closest approach to Earth in June 2024, posing no threat. Comets like 12P/Pons-Brooks offer insights into the early solar system and the origins of life, as they consist of frozen gases, rock, and dust.

via Earth.com|
#12ppons-brooks#close-approach#cometary-activity
astronomy2 years ago

"Approaching Catastrophe: Massive Cryovolcanic Comet Hurtling Towards Earth"

A colossal cryovolcanic comet, named 12P/Pons-Brooks, three times the size of Mount Everest, has exploded in space and is now heading towards Earth. Although it will not collide with our planet, it will be visible to the naked eye on April 21, 2024. This cryovolcanic comet, similar in size to Halley's comet, has a solid core and releases icy fragments through fissures when warmed by the sun. Sky watchers can currently spot it in the Hercules constellation, and further eruptions are expected as it continues its journey. Cryovolcanic comets offer insights into the solar system's outer realms and may have played a role in delivering water and organic compounds to Earth. Future missions aim to study cryovolcanic activity up close and potentially discover extraterrestrial organisms in these icy eruptions.

via Earth.com|
#astronomy#cryovolcanic-comet#cryovolcanism