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Will interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS hit Earth? Explore the predictions, from NASA's official 'no impact' trajectory to fascinating theories from Avi Loeb and mystics.
Harvard scientist Avi Loeb has revealed that if comet 3I/ATLAS were an 'alien spaceship', it could change course for Earth tomorrow (October 29).
Interstellar visitor 3I/ATLAS will reach perihelion on October 29, 2025, sparking theories from alien spacecraft to prophecies. While NASA confirms it will not hit Earth, passing at a safe distance, its journey offers a unique opportunity for scientific observation.
After a year devoid of comets visible to the naked eye, two of the celestial entities — C/2025 A4 (Lemmon) and C/2025 R2 (SWAN) — will be gracing our skies at around the same time. Lemmon will reach its closest point to Earth on Tuesday, October 21st, wherein will come within about 56 million miles from Earth, according to Livescience.
As the mysterious interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS speeds towards its perihelion on 29 October 2025, NASA's Asteroid Terrestrial-impact Last Alert System (ATLAS) remains on watch — a reminder of humanity's growing vigilance against potential cosmic threats.
As you can see on the star chart, Comet Lemmon starts the month below the Plough, and then moves through Boötes into Serpens, brightening all the time. As it passes closest to the Earth on 21 October, the comet will be visible to the naked eye if you’re away from light pollution.
A rare green Hallowe’en comet will be visible in the night sky over the next few weeks before it vanishes for 1,300 years. Comet Lemmon was discovered in January and has been making its way towards Earth ever since.
A Harvard scientist has ignited speculation, claiming that a comet currently under observation might not be a mere icy rock. The object, designated 3I/ATLAS, has sparked 'alien mothership' rumours, with the professor suggesting it could harness the Sun's gravity to propel itself and potentially set a course straight for Earth.
NASA has announced that the interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS will approach Earth on October 29, 2025, marking its closest encounter at approximately 167 million miles away. , Science, Times Now