Comet 3I/ATLAS reaches its closest point to Earth tonight: How to see it in the sky and online
Interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS will make its closest approach to Earth on Friday. New X-ray images could shed light on its composition.
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2 viewpointsNew X-ray images show interstellar comet as it makes closest approach to Earth
How to See Interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS as It Swings by Earth One Last Time
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Interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS makes closest pass of Earth. Where's it heading next?
Interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS is rapidly moving away from us. Can we 'intercept' it before it leaves us forever?
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