The comet C/2022 E3 (ZTF) will be at its closest to the sun since the last ice age before it swings past Earth in February.
gives the period of this comet as 50,000 years. This means the last time the orbit of C/2022 E3 brought it so close to the Earth, our planet was in the midst of the last glacial period or"ice age" and earlyfrom New York City C/2022 E3 at perihelion will be visible in the dawn sky, rising at 11:18 p.m. EST and reaching an altitude of 64° over the eastern horizon. The comet will fade from view as dawn breaks around 6:07 a.m. EST .
C/2022 E3 will eventually reach its brightest on Feb. 2 when it will be at its closest to Earth, visible in the
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.
D.C.-area forecast: Mild week, with rain likely Thursday night into FridayNo snow is in our immediate future
Read more »
Today's Tucson weather forecast: Jan. 7Get a glimpse of what the weather in Tucson will be like today:
Read more »
Arrest of Ashli Babbitt's mom on Jan. 6 anniversary 'doesn't smell right': widowerThe widow of Ashli Babbitt, the protester shot to death by a Capitol Police officer on January 6, 2021, reacted to the arrest of his mother in law, Micki Witthoeft.
Read more »
On this day in history, Jan. 7, 1610, Galileo discovers the moons of JupiterJupiter is the largest planet in our solar system with 80 moons. Galileo was the first to discover the moons of Jupiter on this day in history, Jan. 7, 1610.
Read more »
How Texans helped plot, foment and carry out the Jan. 6 insurrectionFrom those who planted the seeds of Trump’s strategy to try to challenge the election, to others who sowed doubt and anger by spreading baseless election-fraud conspiracy theories, Texans played major roles in the deadly riot at the U.S. Capitol two years ago.
Read more »