"Rare 'Devil Comet' Unveils Hidden Spiral in Explosive Display"

New images of Comet 12P reveal a hidden spiral of light surrounding its icy nucleus, likely caused by small geysers pumping out streams of cryomagma. The comet, known as the "devil comet," is cryovolcanic and has been erupting frequently as it approaches the sun, making its green-hued coma and sizable tail more visible. Astrophotographers have captured stunning shots of the comet, and it is expected to make its closest approach to Earth on June 2, potentially being visible to the naked eye. There is hope that the comet may be visible during the total solar eclipse on April 8, but it will likely require another large cryomagma eruption for it to be seen during totality.