As 3I/Atlas neared its closest point to the sun in its orbit, the internet was abuzz with curiosity about the comet.

The NASA-funded ATLAS survey telescope in Rio Hurtado, Chile, made the initial discovery of the comet on July 1 and officially named it 3I/ATLAS.

The interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS is barreling toward its closest point to the sun as perihelion looms on Oct. 29. How different will it look when it reappears on the other side?

Astronomers have found a rare interstellar comet named 3I/ATLAS. It is travelling through our solar system. The comet will reach its closest point to Earth on October 30. It will also be closest to ...