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Interstellar Object 3I/ATLAS Approaches Sun at 240,000 km/h!

7/6/2025

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Astronomers have made an exhilarating discovery: 3I/ATLAS, the third interstellar object, is hurtling towards the Sun at a staggering 240,000 km/h. Detected on July 1, 2025, this celestial wanderer, initially thought to be an asteroid, is now revealing comet-like features. Get ready for its closest encounter in October!

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Astronomers have made an exhilarating discovery: 3I/ATLAS, the third interstellar object, is hurtling towards the Sun at a staggering 240,000 km/h. Detected on July 1, 2025, this celestial wanderer, initially thought to be an asteroid, is now revealing comet-like features. Get ready for its closest encounter in October!