What to know about the’ Devil Comet’ after its closest passing of Earth in 71 years

While the total solar eclipse was the celestial focus in April 2024, the "Devil Comet" also received attention from skywatchers. 

Known officially and scientifically as Comet 12P/Pons-Brooks, the rare comet, with its moniker suggestive of a fall from grace, neared Earth for the first time in 71 years. 

What makes this comet particularly unique is the "horned" appearance of the astronomical object.

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