Devil Comet to make close approach to Earth very soon! Check what experts say | Tech News

Devil Comet to make close approach to Earth very soon! Check what experts say

The Devil comet, also named 12P/Pons-Brooks, is soon to make a close approach to Earth. Check its location, when to watch it, and more.

By: HT TECH
| Updated on: Nov 22 2023, 12:16 IST
89-foot asteroid, 4 other space rocks to pass Earth soon, NASA reveals details
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1/6 Asteroid 2023 VW5 - The first asteroid to pass Earth today, November 21, is Asteroid 2023 VW5. During its approach, it will come as close as 1.7 million kilometers. According to NASA, the space rock is nearly 89 feet wide and is travelling at a speed of almost 40269 kilometers per hour. (Pixabay)
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2/6 Asteroid 2023 VW5 - The first asteroid to pass Earth today, November 21, is Asteroid 2023 VW5. During its approach, it will come as close as 1.7 million kilometers. According to NASA, the space rock is nearly 89 feet wide and is travelling at a speed of almost 40269 kilometers per hour. (Pixabay)
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3/6 Asteroid 2023 WV – The second asteroid on its way is designated Asteroid 2023 WV, and it will pass by Earth today, November 21. According to NASA, this space rock has a width of nearly 51 feet. Its orbit will take it almost as close as 879,000 kilometers to the planet’s surface while moving at a speed of 50598 kilometers per hour. (Pixabay)
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4/6 Asteroid 2023 WJ1 – Another space rock named Asteroid 2023 WJ1 will also pass Earth tomorrow, November 22. In terms of size, the asteroid is almost 74 feet wide. As per NASA, it will come as close as 4.5 million kilometers and is already moving at a breakneck speed of 17792 kilometers per hour. (Pixabay)
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5/6 Asteroid 2023 VH6 – Asteroid 2023 VH6 will pass by Earth on November 23. During its close approach, it will come as close as 2.6 million kilometers to the planet’s surface. With a width of just 89 feet, the space rock is speeding towards Earth at 26396 kilometers per hour. (Pixabay)
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6/6 Asteroid 2023 VC7 – Another asteroid designated Asteroid 2023 VC7 will pass Earth on November 23. According to NASA, this 74 feet wide asteroid is travelling at almost 29279 kilometers per hour and will pass the planet at a distance of 4 million kilometers. (Pixabay)
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Know all about the upcoming Devil Comet named 12P/Pons-Brooks. (Pixabay)

The year 2023 has been a year of rare space occurrences, never-seen views, and comets shining bright in the night sky. Now, we are approaching the new year and researchers have found a comet which could make a close approach to Earth in the coming months. A comet named 12P/Pons-Brooks may come very close to Earth which will enable sky gazers to even view it with the naked eyes or with the help of binoculars. Check what experts are saying about the newfound comet.

About comet 12P/Pons-Brooks

According to a Space.com report, the Devil comet, which is also named 12P/Pons-Brooks, could make a close approach to Earth and it has the capability to shine bright in the night sky in March 2024. The comet was first spotted by French astronomer Jean Louis Pons on July 21, 1812, near two constellations Camelopardalis and Lynx. Later, the comet was seen again in 1883 and 1953. Now, the comet has been in sight of the Lowell Discovery Telescope since June 10, 2020.

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When 12P/Pons-Brooks is close to the sun's orbit, it is only about three-quarters of the Earth's distance from the Sun. The comet is referred to as Neptune's family of comets due to its similar characteristics and orbit with other three comets named 13P/Olbers, 23P/Brorsen-Metcalf, and the now defunct 20D/Westphal.

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Currently, the comet is bright around magnitude 10.0 which makes it a clear sight for large telescopes. However, as it comes closer to the planet, its brightness will grow in the coming months. Scientists reported that the comet is experiencing brightness flare-ups. Now, it is expected to move slowly towards the southeast direction of the constellations of Lyra and Cygnus. It is expected to brighten up to magnitude 7 by the end of February. Later in the first week of March, it will travel through the boundaries of Andromeda and by the end of March, the brightness will reach magnitude 5, making it visible in the zodiacal constellation of Aries with the naked eye or binoculars.

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