The interstellar comet 3I/Atlas reached its closest point to the sun. Here's how to follow the rest of its journey away from ...
Perihelion is the point on an orbital course that brings a body closest to the sun. C/2025 K1 (ATLAS) is an Oort cloud comet ...
To catch a glimpse, timing and preparation matter. Astronomers recommend observing before sunrise, starting from 11 November, ...
A rare interstellar visitor, comet 3I/ATLAS, is currently traversing our solar system, offering scientists a unique chance to ...
Comet 3I/ATLAS nears the sun Oct. 29. Experts say it's natural, despite viral alien theories. Here's how to see it from California.
Is 3I/ATLAS visible in sky and why NASA is not able to get clear picture? The interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS has reappeared ...
I/Atlas: Astronomy enthusiasts and skywatchers worldwide are gearing up for a rare celestial spectacle as interstellar comet ...
The interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS, the third confirmed object to enter the solar system from beyond the Sun's gravitational ...
Contextualizing speed and distance helps set expectations. Around perihelion, 3I/Atlas is moving at roughly 68 km per second. Its closest approach to Earth is about 1.8 AU, near December 19, which is ...
Contrary to claims that 3I/ATLAS is no longer from Earth, space experts claim that the Manhattan-sized comet can now be captured by anyone with basic viewing equipment. Astronomer Yicheng Zhang ...
An interstellar comet that originated outside our solar system just flew by the sun. Next, the object will fly by Earth in December.
Researchers rarely get a glimpse of an interstellar object up close like 3I-ATLAS, so they have jumped on the opportunity to learn about its composition, which can reveal how planet systems are made.