A recently discovered comet will make its closest approach to Earth this week. Sky watchers can see comet ZTF (C/2022 E3) with good binoculars or a telescope. Comet ZTF will be located between Ursa Major and Ursa Minor in the northern sky during the last few nights of January. . According to Cambridge-based Sky and Telescope, the best time to view the comet is early in the morning, after the moon has set. Contrary to popular belief, the comet will not appear green to most people, according to the head of Sky and Telescope. editor, Kelly Beatty. “Our eyes can’t see color very well at night,” Beatty said. “Green is not uncommon in comets.” Comet ZTF. “Strong moonlight and light pollution will be ‘comet killers’ because a comet is just a fuzzy ball,” he said. 3-5 Then, the best viewing times will be between after sunset and before moonrise, February 1st. 6-22 Video Below: A streak of lights in the massive sky Below Video: Introducing the new ‘Space Adventure’ immersive exhibit BelowVideo: Meet the MIT astrophysicist who will use the Webb Telescope
A recently discovered comet will make its closest approach to Earth this week. Skygazers can see comet ZTF (C/2022 E3) with good binoculars or a telescope.
Comet ZTF will be located between Ursa Major and Ursa Minor in the northern sky during the last few nights of January. According to Cambridge-based scientists, the best time to catch a glimpse of the comet is early in the morning after the moon has set. The sky and the telescope.
Contrary to popular belief, the comet will not appear green to most people, according to Kelly Beatty, editor-in-chief of Sky and Telescope.
“Our eyes can’t see color very well at night,” Beatty said, adding, “Green is not uncommon in comets.”
Beatty cautions that night sky watchers should not set their expectations too high when trying to spot Comet ZTF.
“Strong moonlight and light pollution will be ‘comet killers’ because a comet is just a fuzzy ball,” Beatty said.
Between February, a bright moon will obstruct the view as the moon moves toward full phase. 3-5 Then, the best viewing times will be between after sunset and before moonrise, February 1st. 6-22
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