Want to see a newly discovered comet? Look up in January.

Dec 31 2022 by Mashable

 

Look up, stargazers: A comet discovered last March in Jupiter's orbit is soaring through our space neighborhood.

The new comet, officially dubbed C/2022 E3 (ZTF) by the Minor Planet Center, is a bright ball of ice, dust, and rock. These glacial objects, known for their millions-of-miles-long streaks, are among the oldest in the solar system, leftover from the early days when planets around Earth were just forming.

The comet will be closest to the sun on Jan. 12, then make its closest sweep...

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