"Rare Sighting: 'Devil Comet' Photobombs Total Solar Eclipse"
TL;DR
Comet 12P/Pons–Brooks, also known as the "Devil Comet," is currently visible in telescopes and binoculars in the western sky after sunset, and may become a naked eye object during the total solar eclipse on April 8. This "green comet," with a 71-year orbit around the sun, is currently at a magnitude of 5.9 and is best observed in early April when it's closest to the sun and Earth. Although it may be difficult to spot during the eclipse, it will be close to Jupiter and may be visible with binoculars or a small telescope.
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