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Optical illusion gives rare green comet an 'anti-tail' that seemingly defies physics
C/2022 E3 (ZTF), a comet that has recently made headlines as it flies closer to Earth, briefly developed an ethereal third tail thanks to a weird optical illusion.
Comet C/2022 E3 (ZTF) shines bright while closest to the sun in gorgeous photo
The image shows a close-up view of comet C/2022 E3 (ZTF) during perihelion, when it was at its closest to the sun on Jan. 12, 2023.
Brilliant green comet loses part of its tail to solar storm in this stunning astrophotographer photo
An image taken by an Austrian comet hunter reveals a disconnection in Comet's C/2022 E3 (ZTF) tail that may have been caused by turbulent space weather.
Bright green comet a rare 'messenger from the outer reaches of our solar system,' astronomers say
Astronomers involved with the discovery of comet C/2022 E3 (ZTF) are just as excited about its discovery as the public is.
A comet not seen in 50,000 years is coming. Here's what you need to know
On Feb. 1, comet C/2022 E3 (ZTF) will pass to within 28 million miles (42 million km) of our planet, its first visit in 50,000 years.
Massive eruption from icy volcanic comet detected in solar system
Astronomers observed a major eruption from a volcanic comet flying through the solar system, likely spewing more than 1 million tons of debris into space.
Stunning image of Comet Leonard breakup wins top astronomy photography prize of 2022
A 'disconnection event' in the bright Comet Leonard caught the eyes of judges at Royal Observatory Greenwich.
Comet 67P has the building blocks of life — smells like mothballs and almonds
Comet 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko is richer in organic molecules than scientists thought, which could have implications for how life on Earth began.
