Interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS Approaches Earth
Scientists believe that 3I/ATLAS, a rare comet, is not alone and that more interstellar objects may soon be discovered.
Astronomers have detected 3I/ATLAS, the third confirmed interstellar object in our solar system, and expect to find more using advanced detection methods.
Such discoveries are likely, even though 3I/ATLAS is only the third confirmed interstellar object astronomers have detected in our planetary neighborhood.
- 3I/ATLAS will pass Mars next month.
- It will make its closest approach to Earth, but will be obscured from view as it travels behind the Sun.
Author's summary: Comet 3I/ATLAS approaches Earth, possibly with others.
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