'Devil Comet' Bigger Than Mount Everest Moving Towards Earth

Image Source : Google 31/12/2023 Author: Shivam

"Devil Comet" also known as 12P is racing towards Earth.

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It is nearly three times the size of Mt. Everest and expected to explode soon.

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It is classified as cryovolcanic and will explode due to build-up and explosion of gas and ice.

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It completes a revolution around the Sun approximately every 71.2 years.

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Devil Comet was first discovered by Hunter Jean-Louis Pons in 1812.

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The initial observations were not precise enough to predict its future appearances.

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It was again discovered by William Brooks in 1883.

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The most recent explosion of the comet was on 14th November which increased its brightness.

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Japan Eyes Lunar Landing of SLIM Lander as it Enters Moon Orbit

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