The interstellar comet will pass safely by Earth, giving astronomers their best chance to study it up close. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s ...

Comet 3I/ATLAS—the third interstellar object ever known to pass through our solar system—is accelerating and now approaching its closest point to Earth. “Significant” non-gravitational accelerations ...

The comet originated from outside our solar system and poses no danger to our planet. NASA officials have rejected theories that the object could be an alien spaceship. While not visible to the naked ...

The interstellar object 3I/ATLAS is expected to make its closest approach to Earth mere days from now, coming within just 167 million miles — a significant gulf, but a mere stone’s throw on the cosmic ...

The interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS made its closest approach to Earth today (Dec. 19, 2025). Here's the latest news you need to know. Good morning, Space Fans! As of today, we are T-2 days until the ...

Interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS made its closest approach to Earth on Friday, Dec. 19. The comet will pass within about 170 million miles of our planet and poses no danger. While not visible to the naked ...

The comet poses no danger to Earth and will pass at a distance of about 170 million miles. Scientists are studying the object, which originated outside our solar system, using telescopes like Hubble ...

AUSTIN (KXAN) — We’re just days away from the arrival of a comet from outside of our solar system. On December 19, 3I/ATLAS will make its closest approach to Earth after months of travel. This is the ...

New images taken with the Gemini North telescope in Hawaii confirm that the interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS has gotten brighter and greener since its close flyby of the sun in October. When you purchase ...

Comet 3I/ATLAS, the third interstellar object ever detected, reached its closest point to Earth overnight from Thursday to Friday (Dec. 18 to 19), and it remains in a good viewing position tonight.

This week, just days before Christmas, the interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS will make its closest approach to planet Earth – so close, that anyone with a "powerful amateur" telescope might see it. Here's ...

Interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS made its closest approach to Earth on Friday, Dec. 19. The comet will remain about 170 million miles from our planet and poses no danger. While not visible to the naked eye ...