Comet 3I/ATLAS is one of only three interstellar objects ever detected in our solar system. Scientists are working to determine the comet's size and physical characteristics as it passes through our ...
A comet discovered last year — known as C/2023 A3 Tsuchinshan-ATLAS — is set to make a close approach to Earth in the coming days. The snowy dirtball is nearly 2 miles in diameter and its tail of dust ...
There’s always another comet. Last year there was much ballyhoo over the so-called “devil comet,” some will-it-won’t-it drama of Tsunchinshan-ATLAS, and the sudden discovery (and quick demise) of a ...
Miss this one, and there's no second chance. Comet C/2023 A3 Tschinshan-ATLAS will be at its closest point to Earth, 44 million miles, on Saturday, and should be visible to the naked eye in the ...