Stuart Talbott: ‘Devil Comet’ Shocks Scientists | Thunderbolts
Comet 12P/Pons-Brooks has been dubbed the ‘Devil Comet’ because its two bright tails resemble horns. This enormous comet, whose nucleus is about 12.4 miles across, has produced two dramatic outbursts, most recently in October 2023. This unexpected activity has puzzled astronomers being so distant from the Sun. As described in…





