Central Albertans are in for a treat tonight as Comet C/2022 E3 (ZTF) will be visible for the first time in approximately 50,000 years.
While the name may be a mouthful, what sets this comet apart is its distinct greenish color followed by two tails.
This is believed to be the last time in history that it will be seen.
The relatively newly discovered comet was first spotted by astronomers in March 2022. NASA says the comet will make its closest approach to the sun on Thursday evening.
“Comets are notoriously unpredictable, but if this one continues its current trend in brightness, it will be easy to spot with binoculars and may become visible to the naked eye under a dark sky.”
Sky watchers should be able to spot the comet with binoculars aimed at the northeastern sky for most of January and without any equipment in early February.
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