Amazing photos of C/2022 E3 (ZTF)

The 1 km in diameter Comet C/2022 E3 (ZTF) with a 5,5 magnitude, is lighting up our nights leading to breathtaking pictures. Αmateur astronomers from across the northern hemisphere share their amazing observations as the comet reaches its closest approach to Earth which will occur on Feb 2, 2023. Comet C/2022 E3 (ZTF) is currently in the constellation of Ursa Minor. A disconnection event has already occurred as well as the anti-tail effect, which is an optical illusion that makes the comet appear to have two tails. You can see both events in the following pictures.

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