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Rare comet 3I/Atlas approaches Earth, now within 300 million km, sparking new studies and global space updates

Interstellar comet 3I/Atlas has moved within 300 million km of Earth as scientists continue tracking its rare journey.
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Out of Earth’s view: Comet 3I/ATLAS hits its closest point to the sun

As comet 3I/ATLAS reaches its closest point to the sun on October 30, scientists prepare for a moment of peak activity that no one on Earth will witness. The interstellar comet will pass 1.35 ...
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Where Water Boils the Sky: Steam Worlds and the Search for Life

What happens when a planet contains immense quantities of water but is far too hot for that water to remain liquid?
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Interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS is racing towards the Sun in a cosmic turning point: Will you be able to see the rare object from Earth?

The mysterious interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS passing through our solar system has reached the Sun and has captured the attention of astronomers and sky-watchers. As the massive object dubbed 3I/ATLAS ...
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Avi Loeb explains why the 3I/Atlas interstellar comet is not a threat during its pre-Christmas Earth flyby

​The interstellar comet 3I/Atlas has been getting a lot of attention online, especially as it moves closer to the inner Solar System before Christmas. Many people have shared worries, questions, and ...
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As Saturn makes closest approach to Earth, here's what to look for

Saturn is about to make its closest approach to Earth, and that means you might be able to see its rings — if you have a telescope, that is. Rain is in the forecast for Louisville on Sunday, which ...