CRYO-VOLCANIC OUTBURST: Comet 12P/Pons-Brooks just experienced its biggest outburst yet. On Nov. 14th, the cryo-volcanic comet abruptly brightened more than 100-fold, putting it well within range of backyard telescopes. Dubbed ‘the Devil Comet’ by mainstream media, 12P might not be sprouting horns this time, indicating a new form of debris. Updates and observing tips @ Spaceweather.com.
Above: A previous cryo-volcanic outburst on Comet 12P/Pons-Brooks in July 2023 produced a pair of “horns.” Photo credit: Igor Smolić
