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Live: 'Green Comet' comes close to Earth, reaching the minimum distance
Live: 'Green Comet' comes close to Earth, reaching the minimum distance

A green-hued comet known as C/2022 E3 (ZTF) makes its closest approach to Earth. It was last visible in the night sky during the Stone Age. It's expected to be most visible to the naked eye for stargazers while reaching minimum distance.

Credit: Virtual Telescope Project and Telescope Live

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Live: 'Green Comet' comes close to Earth, reaching the minimum distance

A green-hued comet known as C/2022 E3 (ZTF) makes its closest approach to Earth. It was last visible in the night sky during the Stone Age. It's expected to be most visible to the naked eye for stargazers while reaching minimum distance.

Credit: Virtual Telescope Project and Telescope Live