December 19 Marks Closest Approach Of Comet 3I/ATLAS
• Interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS will be closest to Earth on December 19, at approximately 167 million miles away.
• The comet, discovered in 2025, travels at 130,000 mph, making it the fastest interstellar visitor recorded.
• Ground-based telescopes offer a chance to observe the comet, providing scientists with valuable research opportunities.
Comet 3I/ATLAS closest approach on December 19
On Friday, December 19, the interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS will make its closest approach to Earth, coming within approximately 167 million miles. Discovered in July 2025 by the ATLAS survey telescope in Chile, this comet has been closely monitored by scientists due to its unique trajectory and exceptionally high velocity. Its interstellar nature has been confirmed, marking it as a visitor from beyond our solar system.
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