Green Comet in the Sky This Week

Ghoti Ichthus

Pray so they do not serve alone. Ephesians 6:10-20

Green Comet in the Sky This Week​

"A bright green comet is passing through our solar system and has astrophotographers elated for the chance at a once-in-a-lifetime image.
Comet 2022 E3 (ZTF)"

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https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/bri...r-from-the-outer-reaches-of-our-solar-system/


"The rare green Comet C/2022 E3 (ZTF) may become visible to the unaided eye as it loops around the sun."
https://www.space.com/rare-green-comet-thrills-stargazers-c-2022-e3-zft-photos


How to see Comet 2022 E3 (ZTF)​

"Comet 2022 E3 (ZTF) — still without a snappy nickname — is currently visible using a telescope, but as it approaches Earth it is expected to get brighter and easier to see. The comet has a long orbit that takes it from the outer reaches of the Solar System in toward the Sun over thousands of years. It will reach its closest point to the Sun on Jan. 12, 2023, after which it will continue on past Earth. The comet will be closest to us on Feb. 1, at a distance of about 42 million kilometers (26 million miles). In the weeks surrounding its closest approach it may be visible with the naked eye or with binoculars."

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https://www.planetary.org/articles/how-to-see-comet-2022-e3-ztf



More detailed descriptions of where the comet will be, when, and how to view:

Comet 2022 E3 ZTF becoming visible to the eye​

"Don Machholz originally wrote this article for EarthSky in March 2022. Sadly, Don passed away from Covid-19 in August 2022. Now, recent updates on the article are by Eddie Irizarry and the editors at EarthSky."
"On February 2, Comet C/2022 E3 (ZTF) will reach its closest point to Earth (0.29 AU/ 27 million miles/ 44 million km). In fact, the comet just passed perihelion, its closest point to the sun, on January 12, 2023. So, late January and February are prime times to view this fuzzy, icy visitor from the outer solar system. And, some are already spotting the comet without any optical aid! Can you see the comet with your eye alone? Generally speaking, that will depend on how dark your skies are and how good your eyesight is!"

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https://earthsky.org/astronomy-essentials/new-comet-might-get-bright-enough-for-binoculars/
 

Ghoti Ichthus

Pray so they do not serve alone. Ephesians 6:10-20
Since green is a "sacred color" is islam, wonder how they'll spin this :frown
 
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