This article was originally published on Jan. 12, 2023. The year is off to a great start for comet hunters, as what could be the best comet of 2023 is now set to take center stage in January and February. Comet C/2022 E3 (ZTF) will make its closest approach to the Sun on Thursday, Jan. 12. Then, after zipping around the Sun, it will make its closest approach to Earth on Wednesday, Feb. 1.  Here’s everything...

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