As 3I/Atlas neared its closest point to the sun in its orbit, the internet was abuzz with curiosity about the comet.

Astronomers are hustling to use interplanetary spacecraft to study the interstellar comet dubbed 3I/ATLAS while the sun is hiding it from Earth

The interstellar object 3I/ATLAS has gathered significant scientific attention, and soon it will reach its closest point to the sun.

Dive into NASA's ATLAS system as interstellar 3I/ATLAS nears Sun on 29 Oct 2025—no Earth hit, but astrometry campaign probes anomalies & ET tech theories. Facts on defense activation

The comet could be older than our solar system. The comet is also distinct because nickel vapor was detected in the gas surrounding it.

Comets Lemmon and SWAN are nearing Earth in a rare double cosmic treat. Where and what time can you see them? What to know.

A captivating interstellar wanderer, known as 3I/ATLAS, has become the focal point of global astronomical interest. Researchers are intrigued by its peculiar behavior, notably a tail that shifts direction unexpectedly.

"Comets are like cats. They both have tails and do what they want," said comet discoverer David Levy many times. Well, Comet C/2025 A6 (Lemmon) is proving his words true. Most comet-watchers thought that Lemmon would reach its brightest October 21 when it was closest to Earth.