The comet was first spotted by amateur astronomer Gennady Leonard on January 5th, 2021 and is thought to be an interstellar visitor that originated in another star system.In this blog post, we’ll take a closer look at this incredible celestial phenomenon and explain why it’s so special.
What is a Green Comet?
A green comet is a comet with a greenish-colored coma, or atmosphere, surrounding its nucleus. This coma is created by the outgassing of gas and dust from the comet’s nucleus, which is composed of ice, dust, and rocky material.
The green color is created by the presence of diatomic carbon in the coma.