
Interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS's Close Approach Sparks Excitement and Imagery
Interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS, discovered in 2025, captured public imagination due to timing, media sensationalism, and claims by Harvard's Avi Loeb about possible alien origins, despite scientific evidence suggesting it was a typical comet. The event was amplified by the U.S. government shutdown and social media, leading to widespread misinformation and curiosity about extraterrestrial life.













