Ever since 3I/ATLAS, an interstellar object was discovered on July 1, 2025, by the NASA-funded Asteroid Terrestrial-Impact ...
The comet will reach its closest point to Earth at 1am EST (6am GMT) today, coming within 270 million kilometers of us. ...
Unlike YR4, finding earlier observations of 3I/ATLAS to model where it might have come from was easier said than done. During ...
Tonight, stargazers have a unique opportunity to witness a rare celestial event as interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS makes its closest approach to Earth. This article will guide you on what 3I/ATLAS is, ...
The interstellar comet 3I/Atlas will make a rare close approach to Earth on 19 December, giving astronomers and stargazers a ...
3I/ATLAS, the third-ever interstellar object to bump into the solar system since 1I/Oumuamua (2017) and 2I/Borisov (2019), ...
It came from outer space. Interstellar space, to be precise. From somewhere beyond the influence of our sun, possibly from ...
This third confirmed interstellar comet to enter our neighborhood has captivated astronomers and sparked debate within the scientific community. NASA ...
NASA’s Europa Clipper spacecraft has observed interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS, collecting rare data as the ancient object made ...
What is Comet 3I/ATLAS? Comet 3I/ATLAS is classified as an interstellar comet, meaning it formed outside of our solar system and is only passing through briefly. Composed of ice, dust, and frozen ...
Comet 3I/ATLAS is a rare visitor passing briefly through our solar system. Here’s how to find it in the night sky—and what ...
At its closest approach on December 19, 3I/ATLAS will be within 170 million miles (270 million kilometers) away from Earth.