Comet 12P/Pons-Brooks will reach perihelion on April 21, or the day it is expected to be closest to the sun, according to NASA.
A rare comet that orbits the Sun every 71 years is expected to make an appearance during next month's total solar eclipse. The day falls two weeks after the total solar eclipse on April 8. However, the comet will be visible throughout the month of April, meaning the comet will be sharing the sky with the eclipse.
Half of San Antonio lies outside the path of totality. Here's where to watch the eclipse. When a comet gets close to the sun, it heats up and spew gasses and dust that glow in the night sky. These outbursts can form a glowing head, according to NASA. Comet 12P/Pons-Brooks is particularly prone to outbursts, and is known to have a horn-shaped celestial body, which ultimately led to its nickname 'devil comet.' When spotted, the comet glows green and has a long blue tail.
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