The cosmic stage has been set for a spectacular event as a newly discovered comet, known as 129/Pons-Brooks, displays a peculiar “horned” shape due to a rare cryomagma eruption. This celestial spectacle, however, is set to mesmerize rather than menace, as the comet’s closest approach to Earth on June 2, 2024, is projected to be a safe 144 million miles away. 129/Pons-Brooks distinguishes itself from its counterparts through its unusual icy composition. An uncommon accumulation of gas and ice within its nucleus has led to cryovolcanic activity, a phenomenon that is not entirely understood yet due to its extraterrestrial nature. … Continue reading Ice and Fire in the Sky: Cryovolcanic Eruption of the 129/Pons-Brooks Comet