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You may remember a couple weeks ago we posted about being about to see the "green comet" that's getting so much attention on social media. Now the green comet is making its closest approach to Earth, so if you've been looking for an opportunity to spot Comet C/2022 E3 (ZTF), this might be your chance!
There are a lot of posts floating around on the internet about a green comet you will be able to see for the next few mornings just by looking up. There is some truth to it, but like most things on the internet, not everything you've read about the "green comet" is true. Let's separate the fact from the fiction!
Comet C/2017 K2 (PanSTARRS) is making its closest pass by Earth today on its way toward the sun, but it will still be roughly 168 million miles away from us at its closest point.
Today a comet is making its closest pass by the Earth, but it's not close enough to be threatening. Comet Leonard will pass by us roughly 21 million miles away, but it will be the brightest comet we see in 2021. Even so, you will likely need binoculars to see it; it may not be quite bright enough to see with just your eyes.
If you have a pair of binoculars you should be able to see a comet streak across the sky this week! In fact, some sky-gazers have reported that once you locate Comet C/2020 F3 (NEOWISE) with binoculars, you may be able to move the binoculars and see it with just your eyes.