WINONA, Minn. – Depending on clear skies, a recently discovered green comet will be visible into February. It’s not to be missed. C/2022 E3 (ZTF) won’t be back for 50,000 years on its orbits to the outer reaches of the solar system, according to the Planetary Society. The comet will be closest to the Earth – 26 million miles – on February 1 and 2. The best view will be this Thursday low on the northeast horizon just before midnight.
C/2022 E3 (ZTF. The green glow is ice flaking off the comet and bending light as it approaches the the sun, albeit millions of miles distant.
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