It is larger than typical comets and has been dubbed the "Devil Comet" for appearing to have horns.
We know it's rare," a researcher told Insider.
We know it's rare," Kareta told Insider.
When this happens, "the comet brightens really rapidly and then sort of fades back to the brightness it had before," he said.
"And in Pons-Brooks, these are really, really bright — really, really large outbursts.
Persons:
Pons, Brooks, —, Teddy Kareta, Kareta, it's
Organizations:
Service, Everest, Lowell
Locations:
—, Flagstaff , Arizona, Pons