Interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS makes closest pass of Earth. Where's it heading next?
livescience - Everyone's favorite interstellar comet, 3I/ATLAS, flew past Earth overnight, coming within about 168 million miles (270 million kilometers) of our planet.
AI Summary: Astronomers report that the interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS made its closest approach to Earth, sparking both wonder and a touch of “too little, too late” sentiment. Observatories tracked its rapid departure, leaving experts amused by nature’s cosmic timing as this fleeting visitor retreats into the dark depths of space.
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