Rare green comet seen racing through the sky for the first time in more than 50,000 years

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RARE GREEN COMET SEEN RACING THROUGH THE SKY FOR THE FIRST TIME IN MORE THAN 50,000 YEARS

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BBC Science Focus Magazine

16 March, 2023

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