A once in a generation green comet will zip past Earth tonight for the first time since the age of the Neanderthals 50,000 years ago.
Comet C/2022 E3 will fling past our planet at a distance of about 26.4 million miles (42.5 million km).
Stargazers will be able to tell the difference between the comet and surrounding stars as it will have a streaking trail of dust following it.
Here’s everything you need to know about the comet – including how and when to see it.
KEY FACTS: COMET C/2022 E3
Last visible from Earth: The Ice Age
Closest approach to the sun: January 12
Closest approach to Earth: February 2
Next visible: 50,000 years time
Distance at closest approach: 26.4 million miles (42.5 million kilometres) from Earth
Discovered: March 2022
Spotted by: The Zwicky Transient Facility in California
Will it be visible to the naked eye? Possibly
Where to look: In the morning sky, to the northeast
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