It is creating a bit of a buzz in the sky, partly because of the colour, but mainly because it does not pass by very often.

In fact the last time this comet, Comet C/2022 E3 (ZTF), passed the earth, the only ones who might have noticed were people in the Stone Age.

And while it might come back around again in the same turn around time - so 50,000 years - none of us will be around to find out.

Tomorrow (February 1) it will reach its closest point to Earth, known as perigee, which is a cool 26 million miles from earth.

That makes the close pass this week even more significant, as it could be our last chance to witness what has been called a message from the further reach of our solar system. The comet should remain visible throughout the month ; according to the Royal Observatory the comet is in the north of our skies, currently close to Polaris.

"It is best viewed after midnight, when it reaches its highest point in the sky. It will move a significant distance across the sky from night to night as it makes its way towards the constellation of Taurus over the coming weeks."

But if you can't see the faint glow then thank you to Mike Read for this incredible photo of the comet, taken from his garden last night.