Fire in the sky

[imdoo'n]

The last time this green comet was seen was 50,000 years ago, cave man days! should be viewable around the 2nd of February, by eye. can be seen now and till it passes with binoculars or a telescope, it is 26 million miles away! not to be seen for another 50,000 yrs. might be something for your kids to see?

A green comet that takes about 50,000 years to complete its orbit around the sun will come closest to Earth for the first time since the Stone Age

The comet will be visible in late January and early February. Here's how to watch it, why it's green, and why it may never return.

ca.news.yahoo.com

Comet to approach Earth for the first time since Neanderthals lived - Digital Journal

At the start of 2023, Earth will be visited by a newly discovered comet that may be bright enough to be seen with the naked eye.

www.digitaljournal.com

i think we have one member who may have been a wee young lad, the last time it went by?

 

[zal]

The last time this green comet was seen was 50,000 years ago, cave man days! should be viewable around the 2nd of February, might be seen by eye, likely need a telescope, as it is 26million miles away! not to be seen for another 50,000 yrs. might be something for your kids to see?

i think we have one member who may have been a wee young lad, the last time it went by?

Ferniesnow was 6 the last time.
Sorry Doug haha.

Where did you find the info on this?

 

[imdoo'n]

Ferniesnow was 6 the last time.
Sorry Doug haha.

Where did you find the info on this?

i'm not sure but i think he was rubbing sticks together, may have invented a few choice french words that day, having burnt his finger?

 

[imdoo'n]

C/2022 E3 (ZTF) is currently visible with good binoculars or a telescope in the early hours of the morning before dawn and is passing through the constellation of Corona Borealis, in the northwest direction, reports Newsweek. It will get easier to spot the comet over the next few weeks as it gradually brightens.

Read more: https://www.digitaljournal.com/tech...ince-neanderthals-lived/article#ixzz7pozlnp9I

 

[Lightningmike]

That's kool!!

 

[Lightningmike]

Ferniesnow was 6 the last time.

Sorry Doug haha.



Where did you find the info on this?



maybe he has some great Polaroids!

 

[imdoo'n]

best view JAN 30, if no clouds in sky? look towards the big dipper tail and the north star, should be able to see with binoculars!

I think Double D may have seen it the last time it came by? no idea though as he could have been sleeping! ha! seriously, This could be the last time in human history, man will ever see it will take 50'000 yrs before it returns, WOW.

We could be the last humans to see the green comet passing Earth for the first time since the Ice Age. Here's how, where, and when to watch it.

Bright green Comet ZTF may be visible to human eyes for the last time ever. Here's how, when, and why to watch it, from anywhere on Earth.

ca.yahoo.com

 

[imdoo'n]

went out to take a look tonight, crap heavy overcast!!!!! the sky guide app put me right on the location, but alas looks like try again tomorrow, don't think i will be around in 50,000 yrs for the next one.

 

[Lightningmike]

Clear skies. No see it. Anyone know where to look for sure?

 

[imdoo'n]

Clear skies. No see it. Anyone know where to look for sure?

find the northstar(Polaris)

Where to look in the sky to see the green comet​

Comet ZTF (C/2022 E3) is visible in the northern part of the sky. To find it, locate the Little Dipper constellation. The tip of its handle is the North Star, Polaris. The comet will be up and to the right of Polaris, and will appear to move east over the next few weeks. As an added bonus, on Feb. 10, the comet will appear close to Mars. Here is a much more in-depth guide to where the comet can be seen

we should be able to see for the next few weeks, may need binoculars?

i use a SkyGuide app that works fairly well, i'm sure there are other apps also!

 

[TROLLCAT]

to cloudy tonight here

 

[imdoo'n]

to cloudy tonight here

ya has been here too! should be able to see for the next week or two!

 

[meierjn]

All we need is a clear night!

 

[TROLLCAT]

was just outside clear here full moon is bright

did look at map, me thinkin need to remove moon light

 

[imdoo'n]

here in red deer, solid clouds. From what i understand if you can see Polaris you should be able to find the green comet with binoculars? for the next few weeks. hopefully you get a better viewing night soon?

All I have seen so far is friggin balloons? haha.

 

[imdoo'n]

will take another look tonight, the green comet C/2022 E3 (ZTF) should be North and east of the north star. full moon could be a problem?

 

[TROLLCAT]

was clear here clouds moved back in

 

[imdoo'n]

was clear here clouds moved back in

yes same here , i'll try again tonight, as the night sky app says C/2022 e3 (ZTF) will be visible here all night , likely need binoculars.

should be north and east of northstar

 

[TROLLCAT]

moon is way to bright tonight

 

[imdoo'n]

ya, clouded over here, moon was behind the clouds.