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The interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS is set to make its closest approach to Earth in December.

3I/ATLAS is the third-ever discovered object confirmed to have originated from outside our solar system.

While not visible to the naked eye, the comet can be observed with a small telescope until spring 2026.

December is the month that fans of the 3I/ATLAS interstellar comet have been waiting for.

In a matter of days, the strange space object that has become a cultural phenomenon is due to get as close to Earth as it ever will.

If you're a professional or amateur astronomer, that means it'll be among your best opportunities to catch a glimpse of an ancient object composed of planetary material that formed from another star. And if you're among those buying into the con

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