‘Devil Comet’ Eruption in Space
The Devil Comet, also known as Comet Pons-Brooks, is a space rock that's about the size of Mount Everest. It's nicknamed the "Devil Comet" because it erupts with horns, and its eruptions can create unique visual patterns when viewed through a telescope.
The Devil Comet has erupted at least six times in 2023, most recently on December 15. Its eruptions appear to violently eject ice and gas every 15 days. The Devil Comet will be visible during the total solar eclipse on April 21, 2024.
The massive comet, known as 12P, is 18.6 miles in diameter and filled with large amounts of gas and ice. Its cryovolcano, a vent that acts as a volcano, explodes when exposed to the sun. The blasts occur at 15-day intervals, with the next scheduled for Friday or Saturday.
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