A rare green comet, visible to the naked eye, is set to make its first appearance in the night sky since the Stone Age.
The comet, named C/2022 E3, is expected to be visible from Earth for the first time in 50 millennia, according to WION Fineprint. Astronomers have been tracking the comet since its discovery in January 2020, and they predict that it will be visible in the night sky in March and April of this year.
The Wall Street Journal reported that the comet will be visible in the Northern Hemisphere, and that it will be most visible in the early morning hours. Astronomers suggest that the best way to see the comet is to look for it in the southeastern sky, near the constellation Taurus.
The green comet is expected to be brighter than the stars in the night sky, and it will be visible to the naked eye. However, in order to see the comet in its full glory, viewers should use binoculars or a telescope.
In a statement to Reuters, astronomer Dr. Robert Massey said, “This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to see a green comet, and it’s an event that hasn’t happened since the Stone Age.”
He added, “It’s a wonderful opportunity to get out and look up at the night sky, and to appreciate the beauty of the universe.”
The green comet is expected to be visible in the night sky until late April. It is a rare opportunity to witness a celestial event that has not been seen in thousands of years.