A green comet streaking across the morning skies is set to make its closest approach to Earth early next month.
Comet C/2022 E3 (ZTF) was first spotted in March of last year, when it was already inside Jupiter’s orbit. It reportedly makes its next approach in 50,000 years.
NASA said it will make its closest approach to our planet on February 2.
If this comet continues its current trend in brightness, it should be easily visible with a small telescope or binoculars.
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Comet C/2022 E3 (ZTF) was discovered by astronomers using a wide-field survey camera to facilitate the transit of Zwicky.
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The agency noted that it “can only be seen” with the naked eye under a dark sky.
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An exterior view of NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory on February 28, 2018 in Pasadena, California.
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“If you’re in the Northern Hemisphere, use binoculars or a small telescope to find Comet C/2022 E3 (ZTF), which has been crossing the morning skies all month,” NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory said on Friday.
It will appear in the Southern Hemisphere in early February.
On its journey through the inner Solar System, comet C/2022 E3 (ZTF) will be at perigee, our closest planet, on February 2.
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Skywatchers are advised to check the apps for the comet’s position.
On January 21, the comet will match the constellation Draco, according to the New York Times.
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