Interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS Makes A Rare Solar Flyby
Interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS Makes A Rare Solar Flyby
US · Published Oct 22, 2025
Interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS is making a rare pass through our solar system, reaching its closest point to the sun on October
Traveling at 61 km/s, 3I/ATLAS has unusual chemistry, including an anti-tail and high nickel levels, intriguing astronomers.
Space telescopes are being used to observe 3I/ATLAS, aiming to analyze its composition and understand interstellar objects.
Interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS rare solar system journey
The interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS, first spotted in July 2025, is currently making a unique journey through our solar system. This rare event sees the comet reaching its perihelion, or closest point to the sun, on October 29. Traveling at an astonishing speed of 61 kilometers per second, 3I/ATLAS has captured the attention of astronomers due to its unusual chemical composition, including the presence of an anti-tail and high levels of nickel.
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