January 8, 2023
I love these kinds of proclamations as much for their sparks to the imagination as for the spontaneous enjoyment that arises from hearing such a thing in the first place.
Who exactly witnessed this event and what were they doing at the time? What kind of person can make such an incredible statement with such certainty and nonchalance?
In any event, this is a rare celestial opportunity- First appearing this Sunday 1/12—
For more info.
Here are some highlights from the article:
A comet known as C/2022 E3, marked by its bright green nucleus and long faint ion tail, will be on display in the Earth sky later this month — possibly for the first time ever or at least for thousands of years. Its glow may be visible to the naked eye, though only in dark night skies. Observers with binoculars or telescopes have a greater chance of witnessing the rare speck of light.
Spectators in the Northern Hemisphere can begin to spot the comet's faint glow in the morning sky this month. The comet will likely be visible to those in the Southern Hemisphere starting early February.
After its brief appearance in the Earth skies, it's unclear where it may go.
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