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Rapid brightening of interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS

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Rapid brightening of interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS as it nears sun surprises scientists

An interstellar comet that originated outside our solar system has just made its closest pass to the sun, brightening dramatically and rapidly as it did so. The reason for the sudden extreme activity is currently puzzling scientists.

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You won't see interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS zoom closest to the sun on Oct. 30 — but these spacecraft will

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3I Atlas comet updates: Where is it now, and what scientists are saying

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An interstellar comet just reached its closest point to the sun. Don't worry: It won't even come close to Earth.

The comet is on what’s known as a hyperbolic trajectory, which means that it doesn’t follow an orbital path around the sun.

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Is comet 3I/Atlas a space ship? What to know about Harvard professor's theory

As 3I/Atlas neared its closest point to the sun in its orbit, the internet was abuzz with curiosity about the comet.

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Comet From Another Solar System Approaching Sun—What We Know

The interstellar object 3I/ATLAS has gathered significant scientific attention, and soon it will reach its closest point to ...

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