New Comet getting bright C2022 E3 ZTF
Comet C/2022 E3 (ZTF) is currently in the constellation of Serpens. Back on March 2, 2022, astronomers discovered a new comet. Astronomers call this comet C/2022 E3 (ZTF). The comet reaches its closest point to the sun – perihelion – on January 13, 2023. At that time, it will be 1.11 AU from the sun. The comet reaches its closest point to the Earth, 0.29 AU or 27 million miles (44 million km), on February 2, 2023. At its brightest, the comet may attain visibility to the unaided eye in late January 2023.
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