If you're looking at the night skies and make out a tiny green light in the sky, don't panic -- aliens haven't landed.
A green comet will appear in the night sky this week, for the first time in 50,000 years.
If you're looking at the night skies Wednesday and make out a tiny green light in the sky, don't panic, aliens haven't landed. A rare green comet that has been traveling through our solar system for the last month is expected to make its closest pass to Earth between Wednesday and Thursday, according to NASA and astronomers. During that time, the comet will be 26 million miles away from the planet, according to astronomers.
Comet C/2022 E3 was discovered last March when it was already inside the orbit of Jupiter. It is distinguishable by its green glow.NASA scientists said the comet made its closest approach to the sun, or perihelion, on Jan. 12. The comet was first visible to stargazers in the Northern Hemisphere at the beginning of the month followed by the other half of the planet a few weeks later.
"The comet is now visible all night long from northern latitudes but will surely fade from easy observation during the next few weeks," NASA
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
How to See the Rare Green Comet That Is Passing By EarthA rare green comet that last zipped through our part of the inner solar system 50,000 years ago is heading back
Read more »
Rare green comet to pass close to Earth this week: Here’s how to see itThe comet C/2022 E3 has a bright greenish coma, a short broad dust trail and a long faint ion tail. Its brightness means, while never assured, it will likely be easy to spot with binoculars, NASA said.
Read more »
Rare, green comet to pass by Earth WednesdayThe night sky will look a tiny bit greener this week as a rare comet travels close to Earth.
Read more »
Rare, green comet to pass by Earth WednesdayNEW YORK — If you're looking at the night skies Wednesday and make out a tiny green light in the sky, don't panic, aliens haven't landed.
Read more »
How to watch the rare green comet whiz past Earth tonightTonight (Feb. 1), the green comet C/2022 E3 ZTF will make its closest approach to Earth since the age of the Neanderthals. Here's how to view it.
Read more »
Rare, green comet to pass by Earth tonight: How to see itIf you're looking at the night skies and make out a tiny green light in the sky, don't panic -- aliens haven't landed.
Read more »