The comet broke into pieces after making a close approach around the sun in October 2025.

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The interstellar visitor may still have a few things to tell us before it leaves our solar system.

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In this episode of Physics World Stories, host Andrew Glester explores the fascinating hunt for pristine comets – icy bodies ...

This summer, scientists spotted an incredibly rare visitor to Earth’s solar system—a comet, now known as 3I/ATLAS, that entered our solar system from the galaxy beyond and is zipping past the sun at a ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Today is the day that astronomers, amateur stargazers and alien conspiracy theorists alike have been waiting for: interstellar ...

Webb data explains how heat-formed crystal minerals end up in icy comets by tracking their journey around a young, actively forming star.

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. As comet 3I/ATLAS continues its exciting journey through our solar ...

A stray comet from another star swings past Earth this week in one last hurrah before racing back toward interstellar space. Discovered over the summer, the comet known as 3I/Atlas will pass within ...