Now that the comet has passed its closest point to the sun, the perihelion, at a distance of 0.39 AU (approx. 58,353,000 kilometers) from the sun on 27.09.2024, more accurate predictions can be made. Shortly after the perihelion passage...
At this point I would like to warn you never to look into the sun with binoculars or a telescope without protection! There is a high risk of serious eye damage! Solar activity is almost at the peak of its 11-year...
Following observations in 1866 and 1946, experts are expecting another outburst of a nova in the constellation Corona Borealis (Northern Crown) in 2024, which is likely to be observable with the naked eye.
Comet 12P/Pons-Brooks is a periodic comet with an orbital period of 71 years around the sun. In the presumed sightings in 1385 and 1457, it was already recognized as a comet...