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Comet 3I/ATLAS, the third known interstellar visitor to pass through our solar system, is approaching its closest point to Earth on December 19, 2025, providing scientists a rare opportunity to study this ancient celestial object as it races away from the sun and out of our solar system.
Interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS will safely pass Earth on Dec. 19 at a distance of about 168 million miles, providing a rare opportunity for scientists to study its composition and origin, with a livestream available for public viewing.
Interstellar comet 3I/Atlas passed within 167 million miles of Earth, offering a rare viewing opportunity before it races back into interstellar space, with NASA and backyard astronomers observing its journey through the solar system.
Comet 3I/ATLAS, an interstellar object, will make its closest approach to Earth on December 19, 2025, providing astronomers a rare opportunity to study its composition and learn about planet formation in other star systems, as it offers insights into the distant regions where such comets form.