April 8 2024 Comet. A rare and massive comet with a devilish nickname is set to pass by earth for the first time in 71 years and may be visible during the highly anticipated april 8 total solar eclipse, according to nasa. 1 day (<1%) 2021 total:
Newfound comet c/2024 s1 will light up earth’s skies in late october before a super close slingshot around the sun. This article is part of a special report on the total solar eclipse that will be visible from parts of the u.s., mexico and canada on april 8, 2024.