Green Comet first time since ice age, here's how, where, and when to see it
Green Comet first time since ice age, here's how, where, and when to see it
Astronomers discovered a green comet approaching Earth for the first time in 50,000 years.
Astronomers discovered a green comet approaching Earth for the first time in 50,000 years.
You may need a small telescope to spot Comet ZTF, but binoculars could be enough, said NASA in a statement.
You may need a small telescope to spot Comet ZTF, but binoculars could be enough, said NASA in a statement.
The green comet should be visible just before dawn in late January, according to NASA in the northern hemisphere.
The green comet should be visible just before dawn in late January, according to NASA in the northern hemisphere.
In early February, the comet will be visible in the Southern Hemisphere.
In early February, the comet will be visible in the Southern Hemisphere.
Look to the right stars to see the green comet when seeing through binoculors.
Look to the right stars to see the green comet when seeing through binoculors.
The comet is currently visible passing through the Boötes constellation border with Hercules. It's headed toward Polaris — the North Star.
The comet is currently visible passing through the Boötes constellation border with Hercules. It's headed toward Polaris — the North Star.
According to NASA. The "greenish coma is short broad dust tail, and long faint ion tail.”
According to NASA. The "greenish coma is short broad dust tail, and long faint ion tail.”