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But while comets vary in color, size, and brightness, one passing visitor in particular has been grabbing headlines recently. Comethas earned the nickname"devil comet" due to developing what look like horns on its coma—or bright head—on its approach to the sun last year, Live Science reports. The object's nickname may not stick around much longer, though, as its"horns" haven't appeared in any subsequent eruptions. But the comet might still be quite the spectacle for other reasons.While the total solar eclipse might be more than enough of a spectacle for most viewers, there might be an unexpected bonus during the event.