SMRTR Science & EngineeringNov 3, 2025Live Science

Astronomer reveals first look at Comet 3I/ATLAS as it reappears from behind the sun

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Interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS has reemerged from behind the sun after reaching its closest approach on October 29, now visible again to Earth-based observers including amateur astronomers with small telescopes. The rare visitor, traveling at over 130,000 mph through our solar system, is expected to provide valuable scientific data about its ancient composition as it moves away from the sun.

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