The recently discovered comet originates from the most distant corner of the solar system.
A once-in-50,000 year chance to see the Green Comet
C/2022 E3 (ZTF) is a long period recently discovered comet from the Oort cloud. The comet has a bright green glow around its nucleus which is due to the effect of sunlight on its molecules, especially diatomic carbon and cyanogen. Taken in Alhama de Granada. Andalusia. South of Spain Source: Moment RF / Javier Zayas Photography/Getty Images
Astronomy buffs have been searching the skies in Australia this week, looking for a green comet.
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