Super-rare comet C/2022 E3's closest approach tomorrow

The comet will be at its brightest on February 1

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According to In-The-Sky.org, comet C/2022 E3 (ZTF) is circumpolar (always above the horizon for any latitude) and hence it'll be visible throughout the night.

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The comet was closest to the Sun on January 12

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On January 12, Comet C/2022 E3 (ZTF) made a close approach to the Sun or what's called the perihelion. It passed the giant star at a distance of 160 million kilometers making its way to Earth.

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C/2022 E3 (ZTF) has been nicknamed the "green comet"

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Comets, as they approach the Sun, are heated by radiation from the giant star, and the material at their surface transforms from solid ice to gas in a process called sublimation

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Which is the best time to view the comet?

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The easiest times to spot the comet may be on February 5 when the comet is next to the bright star Capella in the Auriga constellation, or between February 9 and February 13 when it will shine near Mars in the Taurus constellation.

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How to view the comet?

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Spot a dark region, away from any bright light source. The comet will be seen as a "faint, greenish smudge" in the night sky. You can check if the comet is visible from your location using In-The-Sky.org tracker.

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