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'Devil Comet', Over 3 Times Larger Than Mount Everest, To Pass By Earth Soon In Rare Event. When And How To Spot
Devil Comet: There is a reason why Comet Pons-Brooks is known as the Devil Comet, but do not be afraid, because the name does not imply that the comet will strike the Earth.
Comet Pons-Brooks or 12P, also known as the Devil Comet, is set to make its closest approach to the Sun in April, because of which stargazers will get the opportunity to enjoy the cosmic marvel with the unaided eye. The comet is around 30 kilometres in diameter. For comparison, Mount Everest is 8.849 kilometres high. This means that the Devil Comet is over three times larger than Mount Everest. By late March or early April, the Devil Comet will be so bright that it can be seen with the
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