This is the only chance anyone will get to see the recently discovered E3 comet for the next several thousand years.
Because the E3 comet has such a long orbit, this is the only chance that any of us will get to see the green comet as it blazes a trail through our solar system. The comet itself isn’t expected to breeze past Earth until February 1 and 2. Still, astronomers say it could become viewable to the naked eye starting as early as January 12, when it makes its closest approach to the Sun.
The E3 comet is just one of many new stellar objects that astronomers have discovered over the years. What’s intriguing about it, too, is that some astronomers believe it may not even be in orbit anymore. So, instead of orbiting back around in 50,000 years, it may just keep flying into the deepest depths of space, far away from our little planet.
The E3 comet is not expected to be especially dazzling, unfortunately, and it’s entirely possible that you won’t see it without the help of a telescope. However, astronomers have said its brightness could change as it whips its way through our solar system. This isn’t an unheard-of phenomenon, as we’ve seenSo, if you love space and want a chance to see something that might never be seen by anyone else, then it’s a good time to keep your eyes on the sky.
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