In late April 2026, a long-period comet will swing through the inner solar system. It will likely be visible with binoculars, and there's a small chance it could be seen with the naked eye.

The interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS has surprised scientists once more by altering its trajectory, sparking renewed concern across the astronomical community. Since its discovery in July 2025, 3I/ATLAS ...

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The XMM-Newton observatory spotted a red X-ray glow around the interstellar comet on December 3. - ESA/XMM-Newton/C. Lisse; S. Cabot & the XMM ISO Team An interstellar comet first spotted passing ...

In the early hours of 19 December 2025, while most of the world was asleep, a silent and ancient traveller made its closest pass to our home planet. Comet 3I/ATLAS, a high-speed visitor from the ...

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The interstellar comet that has had scientists around the world mesmerised for months safely passed Earth this morning. At roughly 06:00 GMT, 3I/ATLAS reached its closest point to Earth, coming within ...