Green comet: what you should know about the astronomical show

One of the first astronomical phenomena that the world will be able to appreciate this 2023 is the passage of the green kite. This is considered one of the most impressive spectacles that is repeated every 50,000 years. That is why this event has aroused great curiosity among people. Learn here when and how to see this celestial body pass by.

Many are preparing to see the biggest spectacle so far this year. 2023. It is about the passage of green kite that can only be seen every 50 thousand years and whose antecedents go back to the time Superior paleolithic.

For many years people have been interested in seeing shows in the sky like the starsthe eclipses, among other phenomena. On this occasion, the passing of the green kite.

However, many have wondered if this great astronomical spectacle can be seen from different countries or only in some. Find out all the information below.

WHAT IS THE GREEN COMET?

According to El Mundo, last year it was discovered by astronomers from the POT the comet known as C/2022 E3 (ZTF). The event occurred on March 12, 2022 and could be evidenced thanks to the astronomical robot of the Zwicky Transient Facility.

The characteristic of this natural phenomenon is its shade of green that can be seen during its journey. That is why it is called the “green kite”.

The As México portal indicated that the event occurred in one of the specialists’ missions when they used a wide-field survey camera through the 1.2-m Schmidt telescope on Mount Palomar (USA).

It was at that moment, he adds, that it was observed that the green comet was inside this system in Jupiter’s orbit.

COULD IT BE DANGEROUS TO SEE THE GREEN COMET?

People who want to appreciate the green kite They can do it without any problem.

In this sense, the experts pointed out that it is not necessary to use professional equipment to see this astronomical phenomenon.

WHERE CAN YOU SEE THE GREEN COMETA?

National Geographic claimed that people in the Northern Hemisphere will have a better chance of seeing the green comet.

The aforementioned medium recommends that to better observe it, all you have to do is direct your gaze to the northwest before dawn.

HOW TO SEE THE GREEN COMET?

The Royal Greenwich Observatory in the United Kingdom reported that it is not possible to see the brightness that the green comet or comet C/2022 E3 (ZTF) will emit when it passes close to earth.

And if you want to see the phenomenon, you should move away from light-polluted areas to more clearly capture its passage.

DATE TO SEE THE GREEN COMETA

Those who wish to witness this great spectacle should take these dates into account:

• February 1, 2023: closer to Earth.
• February 2, 2023: It can be seen in Mexico.

PLACES IN MEXICO TO SEE THE GREEN COMETA

• Xochicalco (Morelos)
• San Pedro Martir National Park (Baja California)
• Wirikuta desert (San Luis Potosi)
• Pico de Orizaba National Park (Puebla)

WHEN WAS A COMET LAST SEEN?

From Earth these celestial bodies can also be observed. Precisely, one of the last occasions in which one could be appreciated was in July 2020. For that opportunity it was the Neowise comet.

WHAT IS A COMET MADE OF?

According to El Mundo, comets are made of dust and ice. However, when they are very close to the Sun they release steam due to the high temperatures. That is why a large tail of gas and dust is seen during its journey.