What to know about the 'devil comet' expected to pass by Earth …
WEBOct 30, 2023 · An enormous "devil comet" will be passing by Earth for the first time in more than seven decades, astronomers say. The comet, officially known as 12P/Pons-Brooks, got its nickname due to the ...
‘Devil comet’ will make its closest pass of Earth in 71 years - CNN
WEBJun 1, 2024 · The comet will make its closest pass of Earth on Sunday, but it will be more than 143 million miles (230 million kilometers) away from our planet and won’t pose a risk.
City-size comet racing toward Earth regrows 'horns' after massive ...
WEBOct 16, 2023 · An enormous volcanic comet the size of a small city has violently exploded for the second time in four months as it hurtles toward the sun. And just like the previous eruption, the cloud of ice...
Explosive 'devil comet' grows seemingly impossible 2nd tail after …
WEBJun 7, 2024 · Comet 12P/Pons-Brooks, also known as the devil comet, recently made its closest approach to Earth for more than 70 years. During this close encounter, astrophotographers spotted a seemingly...
The ‘Devil Comet’ is headed our way — and that’s OK
WEBMar 28, 2024 · The so-called Devil Comet has a much less terrifying name: Comet 12P/Pons-Brooks. This short-period comet orbits the Sun once every 71.2 years, similar to the famous Halley’s Comet.
Nasa spots record breaking, huge comet headed towards Earth
WEBApr 12, 2022 · Nasa has spotted a record-breakingly large comet headed nearer to Earth. Its icy nucleus is bigger than any ever seen – measuring around 80 miles across, and 50 times bigger than the heart of...
Largest known comet is heading close enough to us to become …
WEBJul 26, 2021 · The giant comet, also known as C/2014 UN271, is from the outskirts of our solar system and has been making its way toward our sun for millions of years.
Volcanic 'Devil Comet' erupts with its biggest blast yet as it races ...
WEBNov 17, 2023 · An icy volcanic comet, nicknamed the "Devil Comet", erupted for the fourth time Tuesday (Nov. 14) as it races toward Earth. The comet, officially called 12P/Pons-Brooks, violently blasted out ice...
City-size comet headed toward Earth 'grows horns' after massive ...
WEBJul 27, 2023 · An unusual volcanic comet flying toward the sun appears to have "grown horns" after it exploded, causing it to shine like a small star and shower supercold "magma" into space. It is the first...
A comet not seen in 50,000 years is coming. Here's what we know - Space.com
WEBJan 6, 2023 · During the upcoming weeks, a newly-discovered comet will be making a relatively close approach to the Earth. On Feb. 1, comet C/2022 E3 (ZTF) will pass to within 28 million miles (42...