Green comet live tracker: Follow the C/2022 E3 (ZTF) in the sky as it continues through the Solar System
Live footage of the "Green Comet" C/2022 E3 (ZTF)
Toninght may be the last chance for star-gazers to catch a glimpse of the green comet, known as C/2022 E3 (ZTF), as it travels through the solar system.
The comet, discovered last year by researchers from the Zwicky Transient Facility, has a distinctive green hue and visible antitail. It is passing close to the earth this week for the first time in 50,000 years.
If you want to check it out for yourself NASA suggest that onlookers use either a telescope or binoculars to get a good look at the astronomical marvel. Alternatively we'll have live footage and pictures from across the planet right here...
The “Green Comet”, technically known as C/2022 E3 (ZTF), is making its closest approach to Earth over the coming days. One of the most hoped for astronomical events, this particular comet last passed by our planet some 50,000 years ago, when both Neanderthals and Homo Sapiens walked the planet at the same time.
Lucky onlookers may be able to see it with the naked eye; weather and sky conditions permitting. But it wouldn’t hurt to bring along a pair of binoculars or telescope. Here’s where you’ll have the best opportunity to see the celestial phenomenon...
WATCH: Footage of the green comet over the United States
This video footage from CBC News shows the rare green comet in the night sky this week as astronomers take this once in a lifetime chance to view. We'll bring you all the latest footage and pictures of the comet tonight, on what could be the last good chance to view the astronomical marvel...
NASA shares high quality green comet picture
The sight of a green comet has brought out astronomers across the country this week, all hoping to get a look at a once-every-50,000-year phenomenon. If you're yet to see it, tonight could be your last chance to catch a glimpse.
Tonight is probably the last chance for star-gazers in the US to get a good look at the green comet. So how can you give yourself the best chance of seeing it with your own eyes?
Gauging comet brightness in advance is notoriously tricky. It can vary wildy, depending on a wide range of factors from light pollution to cloud coverage. For most of this week the comet has been visible to the naked eye for some onlookers, but it is difficult to appreciate the striking colour without some equipment.
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We'll be bringing you live footage of the green comet, along with photos, videos and experts' insight as it travels across the night sky. Follow along for more...