Cosmic Guest 3I/ATLAS Nears The Sun — Robots Have Front Row
Cosmic Guest 3I/ATLAS Nears The Sun — Robots Have Front Row
US · Published Oct 30, 2025
Interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS will reach its closest point to the Sun on October
Spacecraft in the solar system are observing the comet, providing valuable data.
The comet's sublimation process creates bright dust and ion tails, offering insights into its composition.
Interstellar comet approaches Sun, robots observe
An interstellar visitor is making its closest approach to our star, and while Earth-bound observers can't get a clear view, our robotic emissaries in space are perfectly positioned to witness the event. Comet 3I/ATLAS, an object hailing from beyond our solar system, is set to reach perihelion—its closest point to the Sun—on October 30. At this point, it will be approximately 125 million miles from the Sun, marking its most active phase as solar radiation intensifies.
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