LONDON (IT BOLTWISE) – The interstellar comet 3I/Atlas recently reached its closest point to the sun and is now accelerating to an impressive 210,000 kilometers per hour. This speed will allow it to finally leave our solar system in January 2026. Until then, however, there are still numerous ways to follow his journey.
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Comet 3I/Atlas, a fascinating object from the depths of space, recently reached its closest point to the Sun, perihelion. It will leave our solar system in January 2026 at a speed of around 210,000 kilometers per hour. This impressive speed allows it to finally fly off into interstellar space, an event of great interest to both scientists and astronomy enthusiasts.
Although 3I/Atlas remains invisible to the naked eye, large research telescopes offer the opportunity to observe it. It will reach its closest point to Earth on December 19th, at a distance of about 270 million kilometers. This distance is about 700 times greater than that between the Earth and the Moon. During this time, scientists will be able to use powerful telescopes to learn more about the comet’s composition, although it will only be visible to amateur astronomers as a blurry patch of light in the sky.
For those interested in following the journey of 3I/Atlas, there are numerous online resources. Websites like The Sky Live provide real-time views of his current position, while platforms like 3Iatlaslive visualize his route on 2D maps. These maps are based on NASA data and show the comet’s path through the solar system. In addition, NASA’s Eyes on the Solar System project offers an interactive simulation that makes it possible to track the comet for free.
Another highlight for astronomy fans is the planned livestream of the Virtual Telescope Project on November 19, 2025. Thanks to the robotic telescopes in Manciano, Italy, the comet will be broadcast live on YouTube. However, the success of this stream depends heavily on the weather conditions. These multiple opportunities to observe 3I/Atlas provide a unique opportunity to study the dynamics and behavior of an interstellar comet as it leaves our solar system.
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