Don't miss out! Spotting the green comet

The green comet will soon make its closest approach to Earth and is already visible to the naked eye.

Comet C/2022 E3 (ZTF) is set to reach its perigee during the opening days of February, making February 1-3 your best chance of seeing the once-in-a-lifetime event with your own eyes.

For those without equipment, be sure to head outdoors just after sunset and look towards the northern horizon.

In areas with little light pollution and favourable weather conditions you should be able to see the green glow unaided.

Anyone with a telescope available can already find the comet in the night sky. It is currently blazing by the Ursa Major constellation at a magnitude of 5.7.

By late January, and early February, as the comet approaches Earth it will appear close to the Camelopardalis constellation.

Unfortunately, the year’s next full moon occurs on February 4, meaning that moonlight will obscure the comet somewhat.

Days after perigee the comet will remain visible as it departs our region of the galaxy. Moving further east in the northern horizon and appearing close to Mars from our vantage point.

If weather conditions mask the sky or you are unable to find the comet yourself a number of astronomical agencies are hosting live streams of the event including the Virtual Telescope Project.

Check in regularly with the WeatherRadar to find a perfect night to search the skies!