The comet is roughly a half-mile wide, has a soft greenish glow, and last passed close to the Earth during the Stone Age. You'll need binoculars or a telescope to get a good view.
This celestial sighting is a bit like space-speed dating. Astronomers only just learned of Comet C/2022 E3's existence, and it will be gone before we know it. Learn how it was discovered and why a naked-eye comet is rare.
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For astronomy enthusiasts, February 1 is marked in red on their calendars. The reason: it is not every day that there is a chance to see a green comet.
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