Interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS only the third known visitor from outside our solar system continues to fascinate astronomers worldwide. First detected on July 1, 2025, by the ATLAS survey telescope in Chile, the comet instantly became a global sensation as space agencies rushed to collect as much data as possible.

Harvard scientist Avi Loeb stirred debate by suggesting that the object may not be entirely natural and could even represent some form of “alien technology,” citing various anomalies in its behavior. However, NASA officially classifies 3I/ATLAS as a comet, as reflected in the latest images it released.

As the comet moves closer toward its December 19, 2025, nearest approach to Earth, several observatories have captured new images.

Here’s a look at the latest three:-

1. NASA’s Hu

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