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When to see ancient green comet passing close to Earth this week - MLive.com

When to see ancient green comet passing close to Earth this week - MLive.com

When to see ancient green comet passing close to Earth this week - MLive.com
Jan 29, 2023 56 secs

An ancient green comet that’s been cruising ever closer to Earth in January is making its closest approach to our planet this week.

On February 1 and 2, the comet C/2022 E3 (ZTF) will reach its closest point to Earth — about 27 million miles, which is still more than 100 times the moon’s distance away, according to EarthSky.org.

Stargazers in the Northern Hemisphere should look to the vicinity of the Big and Little Dippers in the early morning, before sunrise, from a place with little to no light pollution such as a dark sky park; the comet may appear like a bright smudge or diffuse point of light in the sky.

For those whose location or weather impedes a clear view of this celestial visitor, the Virtual Telescope Project will show the comet’s passing live starting at 11:00 p.m. EST on February 1.

After getting cozy with planet Earth, the comet will appear very close to Mars on February 10, giving skywatchers and astrophotographers another chance for viewing.

The comet should stay in view in various parts of the sky for Northern Hemisphere observers until the end of April 2023.

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