Article 68G6Y The green comet: how to see a once-in-50,000-years event in Australia’s night skies

The green comet: how to see a once-in-50,000-years event in Australia’s night skies

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Donna Lu
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The speeding C/2022 E3 (ZTF) and its icy tail will not be visible from most parts of Australia until 5 February - and won't be visible again from Earth for a long, long time

A highly anticipated comet, currently in its closest approach to Earth in 50,000 years, will finally be visible from Australian skies in the coming days. Here is a guide to spotting the rare celestial spectacle.

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