Devil'S Comet 2024. An unusual horned comet, nicknamed the “devil comet,” will make its closest approach of earth on sunday. The 'unused building block of the solar system' is hurtling towards the sun, leaving behind a trail of dust.
Shortly after this weekend’s perihelion, comet 12p will make its closest approach to earth on june 2, but by that time, it will only be visible in the southern hemisphere. The map was contributed by the internationally known comet expert, seiichi yoshida.