This end of January and beginning of February brings an interesting astronomical event for all fans, as it is the sighting of the green kite which is also known as the Comet C 2022 E3 XTF. This event is regarding a meteorite that will pass close to Earth for the second time.
It should be remembered that the first time the sighting of the green kite It was 50 thousand years ago, now, in this 2023, it can be seen without the need for a telescope. However, for people who do have personal telescopes, they might appreciate the comet with better quality, although it will be easily perceptible to the human eye.
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This comet will approach the Sun, where the Earth will be able to see its passage. On January 12, the celestial body began its journey and is expected to reach its maximum point on our planet once it is 42 million kilometers from Earth. Likewise, it is important to point out that the color of the comet is due to the presence of diatomic carbon and the hue that results as it approaches the Sun and releases gas and dust.
Green Comet 2023: what time it will be seen, where it will pass and how to observe it
When can the Green Comet be seen from Colombia?
Since last Thursday, January 26, this meteorite has been located in the constellation of Ursa Major, while on Monday, January 30, it moved to the constellation of Camelopardalis. It is also expected to reach its maximum point in relation to Earth on February 2.
It is worth mentioning that scientists and fans who wish to see the passage of the ‘Green Comet’ should consider that the appreciation of the meteorite will depend on the weather conditions of the place where they are and the possibility of having a clear sky without light pollution.
During these dates, the curious will be able to witness the event that will make its stellar function on February 2, however, on the other days it may also be visible, only with less ease.
At what time can the Green Comet be seen in Colombia?
For all the people who want to see the passage of the green comet, it is recommended that they pay attention in the early hours of the morning, before dawn. The ideal is to look for the darkest spaces so that you can appreciate the brightness of the comet, it is also recommended to wait a few minutes so that the view adapts and can better appreciate the sky.
Where to watch a LIVE broadcast?
If in case you cannot see the pass of the green comet, you can see some official live broadcast on the portal such as the Virtual Telescope Project, where live transmissions are made Analyzing the passage of the meteorite, the most recent is from January 26 and this same channel is expected to broadcast the event on February 2.
Those interested can connect to the live broadcast of the Virtual Telescope Project, through the official page or following the link “Comet C/2022 E3 ZTF closest to Earth: online observation” The live will begin at 11:00 p.m. on February 2, Colombia time.
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