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Rare interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS set to fly past Earth safely on December 19, scientists confirm

The interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS reaches its closest point to Earth on Dec. 19, allowing close study with no threat to the planet.

The 'alien comet' is on the way: 3I/ATLAS to make rare Earth pass

Astronomers have followed 3I/ATLAS since its discovery on July 1. Hubble photographed it on July 21 from 277 million miles away, revealing a teardrop-shaped cloud of dust wrapped around its icy core.

Comet 3I/ATLAS displays greenish hue in new Gemini North telescope images

Gemini North captured new images of Comet 3I/ATLAS after it reemerged from behind the sun on its path out of the solar system ...

What is NASA saying about 3I/ATLAS interstellar comet? What to know

A mysterious interstellar comet known as 3I/ATLAS is about to make its closest approach to Earth in December 2025. Here's ...