2024-04-09 23:49:13
This comet will be visible after dusk (an hour after sunset) on the western horizon. If you’re lucky, you might be able to see it with binoculars or even the naked eye, but it’s still much more likely to be seen with even a small telescope.
This comet visits the solar system every 71 years.
“Mother of Dragons”
This comet is quite unique and has a distinctive appearance. To spot it, you need to look for a green spot with a hazy tail in the sky. in 2023 In October, scientists found that the comet erupted (volcano-like) as many as twice during its four months in space. At the center of the comet is a mixture of dust, gas and ice called cryomagma – or “ice lava”.
The comet will make its closest approach to the Earth in June, but at that time it will no longer be visible in the Northern Hemisphere, i.e. in Europe. Therefore, the best time for observation is from the end of March to the middle of April.
True, due to dust from the Sahara, it may be difficult to see cosmic bodies through the overcast sky. According to forecasters, weather conditions should change on Thursday.
2024-04-09 23:49:13