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International Space Station eclipse and green comet, also known as C/2022 E3, to be spotted over Houston Friday evening - KTRK-TV
Feb 03, 2023 56 secs
This evening, you'll be able to spot an eclipse of the International Space Station, and if you get away from the bright city lights, you'll also have a chance to view comet C/2022 E3, more commonly known as the "green comet."

The ISS will first emerge over the northwest horizon at 7:20 p.m., but because the sun will have long set four minutes after it becomes visible, it will pass into the Earth's shadow and seemingly disappear from the night sky.

We just won't be able to see the space station anymore due to the lack of light reflecting off of it.

Meanwhile, the green comet made its closest approach to Earth Thursday night, but because we were clouded over in Southeast Texas, Friday night will give us our best opportunity to spot the once-in-a-50,000-year event.

If you plan to go outside to view either of these celestial events, make sure you dress appropriately!

Temperatures will be in the 40s by the time the ISS passes overhead, and it could be in the upper 30s if you wait until midnight to catch a glimpse of the comet.

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