Devil Comet can now be spotted from Earth, but right now only in this region

The rare Devil Comet, which is also known as the “Mother of Dragons” comet and goes by thescientific name Comet 12P/Pons-Brooks, is now finally visible to the human eye in the northern hemisphere's night skies.

The appearance of the Devil Comet gives stargazers and professional astronomers a spectacular opportunity to view the rare marvel.

The Halley-type comet, which revolves around the Sun every 71 years and has a nucleus which measures nearly 30 kilometres in diameter, is famous for its outbursts of gas and dust amid its voyages across the solar system.

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All about the Devil Comet

The comet, which has beentracked for a long time, stands out because of its distinct “horned” appearance.

Like the other comets, 12P/Pons-Brooks is filled with ice, dust, and rocky material. When it reaches close to the sun, the comet goes through a transformation as the ice within it changes from solid to gas.

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In the process, gas and dust are propelled from the surface of the comet and an expansive cloud with a distinctive tail is formed.

This tail, which is shaped and driven by solar winds, works as a visible marker of the path of the comet through space.

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The comet will also be visible to the naked eye for a brief period of time without the help of any special equipment to the Australians.

Speaking to 7News, Australian National University astrophysicist Brad Tucker said that this opportunity to notice a comet with the naked eye will happen during the early hours of April 22.

To catch sight of the comet, one will need to simply look upwards before sunrise. The comet will appear like a "green, fuzzy dot".

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"Venus is the bright star in the morning sky — if you can see where Venus is, look below, and the comet will be somewhere in that line between the sun and Venus," explained Tucker.

"If you're in a dark spot, you should be able to see it with your naked eye. But if you have a pair of binoculars, even small ones, it will make it great," he added.

(With inputs from agencies)