Do you want to see the Devil Comet live? There are several ways to do it. The simplest is look at the sky after dark. If you don't know how to locate it, here are some options so you can find it easily. At the end of the note you can find the map to see it live.
Comet Diablo returns in 2024, after not being seen in 71 years, it is expected to reach its maximum brightness tonight, potentially being visible to the naked eye from anywhere Mexico.
The Devil's Comet12P/Pons-Brooks) is currently located in the constellation of Taurus, at a distance of 240,092,627 kilometers from Earth. It has an observed magnitude of 4.5, which makes it visible to the naked eye, and easily observable with small binoculars.
How to see the Devil's Comet in Mexico?
If you still don't know how locate the comet in the sky, We recommend the following options:
– Download the app Star Walk 2 on your cell phone. This app allows you to easily search for the comet. Just point your cell phone at the sky and look for the comet 12P/Pons-Brooks. Once located on your device, you will be able to see it directly in the sky. The application is compatible with cell phones that have or do not have a compass, but it works better on those that do.
– Another similar application is SkyWatch 3D.
What is the Devil's Comet?
He Devil Comet is a Halley-type periodic comet, first discovered by Jean-Louis Pons on July 12, 1812 and then independently rediscovered by William Robert Brooks in 1883. It has an orbital period of approximately 71.3 years.
During its closest approach to the Sun (perihelion), the comet approaches approximately 0.78 astronomical units (AU) from the Sun, while at its farthest point (aphelion), it is at a distance of approximately 17.2 AU.
He comet 12P/Pons-Brooks It is also known to be the probable parent body of the κ-Draconid meteor shower.
Comet Diablo live
To observe the Comet Diablo livevisit the page SkyLive. On this site, you will find up-to-date information specific to your location in Mexico.
On this page, you will get details on the best time to observe Comet Diablo, as it may vary depending on the region of Mexico where you are.
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