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The interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS safely passed Earth this morning as it continues its brief trip through our solar system.

This third confirmed interstellar comet to enter our neighborhood has captivated astronomers and sparked debate within the scientific community. NASA ...

Discovered in early 2025 by the ATLAS (Asteroid Terrestrial-impact Last Alert System) survey, 3I/ATLAS hails from outside our solar system, much like its predecessors 'Oumuamua (1I/2017 U1) and ...