A green comet named C/2022 E3 (ZTF) is currently passing through our solar system and is said to enter Earth’s orbit tonight i.e. on February 1. This will give you the best view of the rare comet, the closest it will ever come to our planet. The comet is said to be green in colour, hence the name green comet, with a tadpole-shaped tail that extends for millions of kilometres. This spectacle would potentially be visible to the naked eye under the right conditions. In this article, we take a look at how, where and when you can see the green comet in the sky over India today.
how to see the green comet
The green comet or C/2022 E3 (ZTF) will be only 42 million kilometers from the Earth’s surface at its closest point. The last time a comet came this close to Earth was when Neanderthals were still around, which was about 200,000 years ago.
While the Green Comet is likely to be visible to the naked eye (provided there is no disturbance from wind and city lights), it is better to get binoculars or a telescope for a better experience.
When and Where to See the Green Comet
The green comet will be visible in the sky from many parts of India and across the world tonight at around 9:30 PM.
For maximum visibility of the comet, move to an area with clear and dark skies to avoid interference from air pollution and other sources of light. To see the comet and its paths, look toward the constellation Camelopardalis and you’ll see a unique green hue in the sky. Now, to pinpoint the location of Camelopardalis, Download the AR-Based Planetarium Finder App Like constellation map. Just open the app and point your mobile towards the sky to find out where the Green Comet will appear.
general question
What is a comet?
A comet is a massive celestial body composed of ice and dust with a long tail, which originated billions of years ago during the evolution of stars and planets. Comets as large as a city can break apart over time as they orbit the Sun. These giant pieces of dust can be as large as a city at their peak size.
