Breaking News: Two Green Comets Visible to the Naked Eye This Week
Two green comets, Lemmon and SWAN, are expected to shine brightly together around October 20-21 as the Orionid meteor shower peaks. According to astronomers, these celestial bodies can already be spotted in the Northern Hemisphere using binoculars or a small telescope.
Timeline:
Comet Lemmon is currently the brightest of the two and has last entered the inner solar system about 1,350 years ago.
It will do so again around the year 3175.
Comet SWAN takes approximately 22,554 years to orbit the sun and will next visit in the year 24,579.
Immediate Impact:
The appearance of these two comets has sparked excitement among astronomers and stargazers worldwide. While they can be seen with binoculars or a small telescope, experts warn that the best viewing conditions will require a dark sky with minimal light pollution.
Background Context:
Comet Lemmon is one of the brightest comets to enter our solar system in recent years, while Comet SWAN is a rare visitor from the outer reaches of the solar system. Both comets are expected to be visible for several weeks, providing astronomers and enthusiasts with an opportunity to study their behavior.
What Happens Next:
As the Orionid meteor shower peaks on October 20-21, both comets are expected to shine brightly together, potentially visible to the naked eye under ideal viewing conditions. Astronomy enthusiasts and scientists worldwide are eagerly anticipating this rare celestial event, which promises to provide valuable insights into the behavior of these two green comets.
Sources:
Jamie Carter, Senior Contributor for Forbes
China News Service via VCG
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*This story is developing. Information compiled from Forbes reporting.*
