‘Devil Comet’ 12P/Pons-Brooks Makes Final Northern Sky Appearance Before Heading South

The comet, visible after sunset in the southwest, reaches its perihelion this Sunday, offering a brief but spectacular view before it becomes a Southern Hemisphere spectacle.

Comet 12P/Pons-Brooks, also known as the ‘Devil Comet’, will be closest to the sun on April 21, 2024, making it briefly visible in the Northern Hemisphere.
Despite not becoming a naked-eye object, it remains a prime target for those with binoculars, especially near bright planets like Jupiter.
By May, the comet will be better positioned for viewers in the Southern Hemisphere, offering clearer views against the night sky.
The comet has been nicknamed ‘Devil Comet’ due to its unique horn-like appearance during a flare-up in brightness last year.
Future appearances of the comet in the Northern Hemisphere are unlikely before it returns in 2095 after circling beyond Neptune.