Comet 3I/ATLAS Is Leaving the Solar System: How To See It Before It’s Gone
Summary
Comet 3I/ATLAS, spotted for the first time in July, is set to become visible again from Earth as it leaves the solar system. It was last closest to the sun on October 29 and will make its nearest approach to Earth on December 19 from a safe distance. This comet is one of the few known objects to visit our solar system from beyond it.Key Facts
- Comet 3I/ATLAS was first seen in July and is now leaving the solar system.
- It was closest to the sun on October 29.
- The comet will be visible in the northern hemisphere soon, increasing in brightness.
- On December 19, the comet will be closest to Earth, about 170 million miles away.
- NASA confirms that comet 3I/ATLAS poses no threat to Earth.
- It is the third known object to travel from outside our solar system.
- Observations showed a rapid increase in brightness and a blue color, with the reason still unclear.
- The comet will pass by Jupiter in March 2026 as it exits the solar system.
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