A rare green comet is expected to pass by Earth this week and will be visible in the night sky for nearly a month, according to NASA and astronomers. PHOTO: Comet C/2022 E3 (ZTF) passes closest to Earth on Feb. 2, 2023. (NASA)The comet will shift to the northwest on the horizon throughout January and it will make its closest pass of Earth between Feb. 1 and Feb. 2, according to NASA. MORE: Super blood wolf moon: Stunning photos of the rare celestial event around the globeThe comet will be close to Mars roughly a week later, according to astronomy charts. Rare, green comet to pass by Earth starting this week originally appeared on abcnews.go.com

Source: ABC News January 10, 2023 18:40 UTC