It is the comet named as C/2022 E3 (ZTF)which approaches the earth and it would be bright enough to be seen from our planet.
The space object will pass through the Earth for the first time in 50,000 years and its display will not be repeated for thousands of years.
The C/2022 E3 (ZTF) whose characteristic feature is its green color, was discovered in 2022 and originally it was mistaken for an asteroid. However, noting its peculiar color and the tail of material it includes, they finally determined that it was a comet.
When can it be seen?
According to information from NASA and the CalTech Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) the celestial body will first approach the sun and then It will pass by Earth between January 12 and February 2.
In the northern hemisphere, the green comet It can be observed at the end of Januarywhile toHere in the southern hemisphere it would be sighted at the beginning of February.
How to see the green comet?
Undoubtedly, the visualization of the celestial body will be an almost unrepeatable astronomical event; Nevertheless, Some factors must be given to be able to observe the comet.
According to information from Space.com, the location and light pollution that exists in the place, whether natural or artificial, are factors that will influence the display of the green comet.
According to NASA, the comet “It should be visible with a telescope and probably with binoculars.”
To ensure its observation, it is necessary to move away from the light centers, and also the phase in which the Moon is found will be essential for the quality of the observation.
