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Topic Title: A green comet is doing a fly-by of Earth Topic Summary: Created On: 01/25/2023 10:29 AM |
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How to see the green comet C/2022 E3 (ZTF) visible in the night sky now as it approaches Earth
Gorgeous green comet C/2022 E3 (ZTF) should now be visible to the naked eye under the right dark sky conditions. The comet is rapidly approaching perigee, its closest point to Earth, which is making it easier to spot in the night sky. The comet, first discovered in March 2022 by astronomers Frank Masci and Bryce Bolin using the Zwicky Transient Facility (ZTF) at the Palomar Observatory in California, has been brightening since November, wowing astrophotographers with its brilliant green tail. Comet C/2022 E3 (ZTF) is currently making its way through the northern skies and should reach its brightest magnitude in early February, according to In-The-Sky.org as it approaches perigee on Feb. 1. To see the comet for yourself, look to the north just after sunset and look for a faint greenish glow. Under the right dark sky conditions, the comet could be visible to the unaided eye, but binoculars will certainly make the job easier. On Thursday (Jan. 26), the comet will appear just beside Ursa Minor, the "Little Bear" or "Little Dipper." By Jan. 30, the comet will make its way east toward Camelopardalis, where it will appear when it reaches perigee on Feb. 1. By Feb. 10, the comet will have moved significantly to the east and will appear close to Mars, which might make it easier to spot. ------------------------- GOP: Gaslight Obstruct Project |
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Been looking for it.. so far, havent seen it
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