New comet makes historically close approach to Earth today, but ...
WEBSep 12, 2023 · Comet Nishimura (C/2023 P1) will zip past the planet at a distance of roughly 125 million kilometres today. The comet was discovered on Aug. 12 by amateur astronomer and comet-hunter Hideo...
Next Five Asteroid Approaches - NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory …
WEB1 day ago · The Asteroid Watch dashboard tracks asteroids and comets that will make relatively close approaches to Earth. The dashboard displays the date of closest approach, approximate object diameter, relative size and distance from Earth for each encounter.
Comet 13P/Olbers will be closest to Earth today
WEBJul 20, 2024 · Comet 13P/Olbers is closest to Earth today, July 20. It’s currently in Leo Minor in the northwestern sky and moving quickly. During closest approach, the comet will pass 176 million miles...
Newly discovered green comet comes close to Earth - BBC
WEBAstronomers discovered the comet C/2022 E3 (ZTF) last March at the Palomar Observatory in California. It has been visible to those in the Northern Hemisphere through binoculars for the past few...
Newly discovered Comet Nishimura will soon swing by Earth
WEBSep 8, 2023 · The comet will make its closest approach to Earth on Tuesday, coming within 78 million miles (125 million kilometers), which means it’s potentially visible over the next five days.
A comet not seen in 50,000 years is coming. Here's what we know - Space.com
WEBJan 6, 2023 · During the upcoming weeks, a newly-discovered comet will be making a relatively close approach to the Earth. On Feb. 1, comet C/2022 E3 (ZTF) will pass to within 28 million miles (42 million...
How to See the ‘Green Comet’ on Thursday - The New York Times
WEBFeb 17, 2023 · How do I spot the green comet? To catch the comet, look north. This green comet is unusual because it’s well positioned near the North Star, which means most people in northern latitudes can see...
Green comet C/2022 E3 (ZTF) will be closest to Earth today | Space
WEBJan 30, 2023 · The comet will become visible at around 6:49 p.m. EST (2349 GMT) on Wednesday (Feb. 1) when it will be 49 degrees over the northern horizon. C/2022 E3 (ZTF) will climb to its highest point in the...
Green comet will appear in the night sky for the first time since …
WEBJan 31, 2023 · A recently discovered comet will soon swing by Earth for the first time in 50,000 years. The green comet will make its closest approach between February 1 and 2.
A green comet is passing by Earth. Here’s how to see it.
WEBFeb 1, 2023 · On the evening of February 1, the comet is making its closest approach to Earth in 50,000 years—providing a vibrant glimpse into one of the building blocks of our cosmic home.