How To See Comet C/2022 In The Sky Or Online!
Some links and information about how to view the comet!
Good Morning, friends!
Today, February 1, 2023 something amazing is happening! A Comet that we haven’t seen since the time of the Neanderthals may be visible in the night sky!
I think this is super fascinating and I am going to try to catch a glimpse of this phenomenon as soon as the weather permits! It’s been cloudy most nights around here lately, so I haven’t been able to do much star gazing.
Here is an excerpt from Space.com’s blog post by Brett Tingley about this comet and how to see it online below:
“Comet C/2022 E3 (ZTF) is making its closest pass by Earth, and you can watch it pass by for free without even stepping outside.
On Wednesday (Feb. 1), the comet will reach its closest point to Earth, known as perigee. Comet C/2022 E3 (ZTF) hasn't been this close in 50,000 years and according to some predictions, it may never be seen again. That makes the close pass this week even more significant, as it could be our last chance to witness this "messenger from the outermost reaches of our solar system."
While many skywatchers will be out braving the cold January nights this week to catch a glimpse of comet C/2022 E3 (ZTF), not everyone will have the right conditions, equipment or availability to see it. Luckily, the Virtual Telescope Project is hosting a free online livestream of comet C/2022 E3 (ZTF) at perigee courtesy of the project's website or YouTube channel. The livestream begins on Wednesday (Feb. 1) starting at 11:00 p.m. EST (0400 GMT on Feb. 2).
When it approaches on Wednesday (Feb. 1), the comet will be in the Camelopardalis constellation in the northern skies.”1
And here is another link to some amazing photos of the comet:
https://www.space.com/comet-c2022-e3-ztf-january-06-gallery
I hope you all are able to see it! Share with us if you do, either by leaving a comment on this post or you can share it on the Substack chat!
I hope this is helpful!
Until tomorrow,
AstroMommy
Tingley, Brett. “Watch a Green Comet Make Its First Earth Approach in 50,000 Years with This Free Webcast.” Space.com, Space, 30 Jan. 2023, https://www.space.com/comet-c2022-e3-ztf-perigee-feb-1-2023-webcast.