7 Feb 2023

Rare comet set to appear this week

From Morning Report, 8:56 am on 7 February 2023

Get a pair of binoculars handy because a rare green comet not seen for 50,000 years will be passing through our skies this week. 

Comet C/2022 E3 (ZTF) is currently visible in the northern hemisphere.

Amateur astronomer Dr Tom Love spoke to Corin Dann.

Infinite space background with silhouette of telescope. This image elements furnished by NASA.

Photo: 123rf