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News in English (USA) / 16.12.2025 / 23:00

Interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS Makes Historic Closest Approach to Earth

The interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS is nearing its closest approach to Earth this week, with significant interest from the scientific community and the public. Expected to pass close to our planet on Friday, the comet has been observed becoming greener and brighter, revealing intriguing features like its unusual anti-tail, which is larger than the distance to the Moon. Space agencies are closely monitoring this cosmic visitor as it undergoes changes that have raised questions about its composition and behavior. Observers are encouraged to track 3I/ATLAS as it swings by Earth, providing a rare opportunity to witness this extraordinary interstellar traveler.
PBS, Avi Loeb – Medium, Scientific American, Live Science, New York Post, Phys.org, KXAN Austin, USA Today, ScienceAlert, Space