Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Comet 2022 E3 (ZTF)

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for December 24, 2022 is “Comet 2022 E3 (ZTF),” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Dan Bartlett). The original explanation runs about 151 words.

Comet 2022 E3 (ZTF)
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Dan Bartlett Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Comet C/2022 E3 (ZTF) was discovered by astronomers using the wide-field survey camera at the Zwicky Transient Facility this year in early March. Since then the new long-period comet has brightened substantially and is now sweeping across the northern constellation Corona Borealis in predawn skies.”

— APOD editors, December 24, 2022

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
December 24, 2022
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Dan Bartlett
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 151 words

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