Comet C/2022 E3 (ZTF)
Comet C/2022 E3 (ZTF) is a long-period comet that was discovered on March 2, 2022, by the Zwicky Transient Facility at the Palomar Observatory in California. The comet is currently visible in the northern hemisphere and will be visible in the southern hemisphere in early February.
The comet is expected to reach its closest point to the Sun on January 12, 2023, and its closest point to Earth on February 2, 2023. The comet will be visible to the naked eye under dark skies, and binoculars or a telescope will provide a better view.
The comet is named after the Zwicky Transient Facility, which discovered it. The “E3” in the comet’s name indicates that it was the third comet discovered by the facility in 2022.
How to see the comet:
- Find a dark sky location with no light pollution.
- Look towards the north-northeast horizon after sunset.
- The comet will appear as a faint, fuzzy spot of light.
- Binoculars or a telescope will provide a better view.
What to expect:
- The comet will be visible to the naked eye under dark skies.
- The comet will appear as a faint, fuzzy spot of light.
- Binoculars or a telescope will provide a better view.
- The comet will be brightest in early February.
Safety precautions:
- Do not look directly at the Sun through binoculars or a telescope.
- Use a solar filter to protect your eyes.
- Be aware of your surroundings and take precautions to avoid tripping or falling.
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