A rare horned comet, dubbed the “devil comet,” will reach its closest point to Earth around 3 a.m. ET on Sunday.

Although not visible in the Northern Hemisphere since early May, it remains observable in the Southern Hemisphere with binoculars or a telescope.

Scientists are puzzled by its unique shape, reminiscent of the Millennium Falcon from “Star Wars,” during its outbursts.

With a 71-year orbit, akin to Halley’s comet, this presents a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for study. Known officially as Comet 12P/Pons-Brooks, it passed closest to the sun on April 21.

Despite its closest approach to Earth, it poses no threat at over 143 million miles away.

Its visibility has been fading since late April, but those in the Southern Hemisphere may still catch a glimpse, potentially the first since the 1950s, CNN reported.

Discovered independently by Jean-Louis Pons in 1812 and William Robert Brooks in 1883, the comet’s origins extend back thousands of years.

Estimated between 6.2 to 12.4 miles in diameter, it exhibits a green hue typical of comets due to diatomic carbon molecules.

Written by B.C. Begley