The comet's approach toward Earth coincides with a total solar eclipse on April 8. Around that time, 12P/Pons-Brooks will be at or near perihelion, the point during orbit when it's closest to the sun.

The Devil Comet, known as 12P/Pons-Brooks, is a rare and bright periodic comet that recently approached Earth, ... The comet’s orbit brings it close, but not across Earth’s path.

The "devil comet" makes a 71-year orbit around the sun, a length that classifies it as a Halley-type comet. At the moment, only those with powerful telescopes can spot it.

Though it's been nicknamed the "devil comet," there's no reason to fear Comet 12/P Pons-Brooks as it careens through space and nears a closer orbit of Earth.

The Devil Comet, known as 12P/Pons-Brooks, is a rare and bright periodic comet that recently approached Earth, captivating viewers with its "horned" appearance.

There are lots of objects floating around in our solar system, but one thing most have in common is a common origin, and then there's 3I/ATLAS.

Comet 12P/Pons-Brooks, known as the Devil Comet for its distinctive "horns," is fast approaching. Here's when, and how close it will come to Earth.

Comet 12P/Pons-Brooks, known as the Devil Comet for its distinctive "horns," is fast approaching. Here's when, and how close it will come to Earth.

But guess what — this comet may be called a devil, but is not a danger at all. The comet is headed toward Earth, but it does not intersect with its orbit that would lead to a collision.

The horned “devil comet,” notable for a recent series of explosive outbursts, is visible in the night sky now and will appear during April’s total solar eclipse.

The 'Devil Comet' is described as a Halley-type comet, one that comes around once or twice in one's lifetime, and has a 71-year orbit, according to NASA.

12P/Pons-Brooks is a periodic comet that makes an orbit around the sun approximately every 70 years. It was first identified by Jean-Louis Pons in July 1812 and later by William Robert Brooks in ...