NASA Explosive "devil comet" returns for first time in 71 years

Devils Comet 2025 Map. 3 Events in the Sky to Look for in April After the Solar Eclipse It comes around every 71 years and is currently getting brighter as it flies toward the Sun The comet, officially known as 12P/Pons-Brooks, got its nickname due to the.

In this case, it returns to the inner solar system every 70 years - the last time it swung. An enormous "devil comet" will be passing by Earth for the first time in more than seven decades, astronomers say

'Devil Comet' on its way to Earth loses its iconic spikes and turns

It takes around 71 years to orbit the Sun, making the comet's visits to the inner Solar System a rare treat for us here on Earth. Stellarium How To See The 'Devil Comet' During The Total Solar Eclipse It comes around every 71 years and is currently getting brighter as it flies toward the Sun

3 Events in the Sky to Look for in April After the Solar Eclipse. In this case, it returns to the inner solar system every 70 years - the last time it swung. Michael Mattiazzo took this photo of C/2024 G3 (ATLAS) in the pre-dawn sky over Swan Hill, Victoria, Australia, on January 3, 2025

2024 Astronomy Calendar The Guide to Every Stargazing Event. Even more unusual is that the latest arrival of the comet — known officially as 12P/Pons-Brooks. The comet, officially known as 12P/Pons-Brooks, got its nickname due to the.