For the first time in 50,000 years, Comet C/2022 E3 (ZTF) is zipping by the predawn night sky.
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - For the first time in 50,000 years, Comet C/2022 E3 is zipping by the predawn night sky.Want to get a chance to view it? The closest approach it makes to earth will be February 1st and 2nd, according to the
. The comet will be viewable at any point between now and then and just beyond, which will be a great opportunity to spot the icy space rock.It will be greenish in color and will best be seen using binoculars or a telescope. While the brightness of comets is notoriously unpredictable, you could catch a glimpse of this greenish comet with the naked eye. But, you need to be in a very dark spot, have good eyesight and ensure the moon’s light isn’t too bright.
The comet should be visible through binoculars in the morning sky for sky-watchers in the Northern Hemisphere during most of January and those in the Southern Hemisphere in early February, NASA adds.
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