Published by: Lloyd Agbulos
Date published: January 12, 2023
Time published: 4:25 P. M.
The comet C/2022 E3 (ZTF) was discovered by the astronomers using the Zwicky Transient Facility. For the first time in 50,000 years, the comet will pass between the earth and the sun in a few weeks, and it could be seen with the naked eye.
The comet C/2022 E3 (ZTF) was seen passing the planet Jupiter in March last year.
The comet was expected to be seen on February 1, and the comet can be seen with the naked eye.
Mr. Nicolas Biver, an astrophysicist at the Paris Observatory, said that the comet is made of ice and dust, and it emits a greenish aura. The diameter of the comet was about a kilometre.
The Oort Cloud, a huge sphere that is home to an unknown frozen object, was thought to be the comet's origin.
Mr. Biver stated that the comet was not that big, but it could be twice as bright as expected. He also added that there was a possibility that after the comet's visit, the comet will be permanently ejected from the solar system.
Source: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/1/7/once-in-50000-year-comet-to-be-visible-from-earth
Photo source: NASA
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