Comet 12P/Pons-Brooks

Comet 1P/Pons-Brooks, a periodic comet with an orbital period of 71 years, reached perihelion on April 21, 2024. It is hypothesized to be the parent body of the Draconids meteor shower in December.

Photo taken at West Dyke Trail, Richmond, on March 30, 2024, stack of 80 x 3.2 second frames, 100mm f/28.

Comet Viewing Chart:
https://theskylive.com/12p-info

More Info about Comet 12P/Pons Brooks:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/12P/Pons%E2%80%93Brooks