LIVE | The green comet Nishimura, a green celestial body that was discovered on August 11 by the Japanese Hideo Nishimura, can be seen in greater splendor from Earth’s sky this Sunday, September 17, so it will be the best day to see it from the USA. Here we leave you the relevant details to be able to follow the impressive astronomical phenomenon that will be repeated, according to the scientific community of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), in the next 434 years.
“On Sunday, September 17, Nishimura will be only 34 million kilometers from the Sun. That day it will be at its perihelion, when it will reach its minimum distance from the Sun”according to statements from NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory.
At what time and where to see the green comet Nishimura in the USA?
Starting at 8:00 pm (United States) | 8:15 pm (Canada) will be the last opportunity to see the green comet Nishimura in the USA this Sunday, September 17 (It is recommended to see the sky from sunset); However, the astronomical event can be seen until Friday the 22nd.
Data | Green Comet Nishimura 2023 in USA |
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Date | 09/17/2023 | 09/22/2023 |
Perihelion | Sunday September 17 |
Magnitude | 4.9 |
Kite | Nishimura |
Color type | Green |
Schedule | 8:00 pm (United States) | 8:15 pm (Canada) |
Forecast | Maximum brightness on September 17, 2023 |
Description | C/2023 P1 (Nishimura) |
Discoverer | Hideo Nishimura (Japan) |
How to see it | Telescope or binoculars (Leo and Virgo constellations) |
Why the name Nishimura green comet?
Comet Nishimura, which was photographed from space, showed greenish tones, which is why it was decided to give it this particular name. From Earth it could be seen as a whitish spot.
How far between the Earth and the Sun will the green comet Nishimura pass?
Green Comet Nishimura will pass close to the Sun on September 17. And its distance between the sun and the earth will be 25%, that is, 33 million kilometers. The comet will also be visible to the naked eye during dusk or dawn, explains Nicolas Biver, researcher at the National Center for Scientific Research at the Paris Observatory-PSL, to the AFP agency.