April 11 , 2024
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- The "Mother of Dragons" comet, officially named Comet 12P/Pons-Brooks, is making a rare appearance in the Northern Hemisphere skies.
- This unique "Halley-type" comet, completing its orbit around the sun every 71 years, is now visible after dusk.
- It is marking its first appearance since 1954.
- This comet has association with the small "kappa-Draconids" meteor shower.
- The comet is the size of a city and is 17 km wide.
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