Rare Space Guest 3I/ATLAS Zooms By Earth On Dec. 19
Rare Space Guest 3I/ATLAS Zooms By Earth On Dec. 19
US · Published Nov 1, 2025
Interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS will approach Earth on December 19, 2025, offering a rare study opportunity.
3I/ATLAS has a larger nucleus and unusual gas composition compared to previous interstellar comets.
NASA confirms 3I/ATLAS poses no threat, remaining 150 million miles away during its closest approach.
Rare interstellar comet approaching Earth in 2025
A rare interstellar comet, designated 3I/ATLAS, is set to make a close approach to Earth on December 19, 2025. This celestial event presents a unique opportunity for scientists to study matter originating from outside our solar system. 3I/ATLAS is only the third interstellar comet ever discovered, following 1I/ʻOumuamua and 2I/Borisov, making this a particularly noteworthy occurrence in the field of astronomy.
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