New Delhi, Oct. 27 -- The rare interstellar object called 3I/ATLAS, which originated from outside our solar system, is all set to reach its closest point to the Sun around October 29/30.

It is expected to zoom past the Sun at a distance of about 1.4 au (130 million miles, or 210 million kilometers) - just inside the orbit of Mars.

Comet 3I/ATLAS is currently the most talked-about interstellar object among astronomers and scientists who are working around the clock to study its size and physical properties.

Is the comet 3I/ATLAS a threat to Earth? Can we watch it in the skies? Does it have any links to 'aliens'? Where has it come from? Let's delve deep into what exactly is comet 3I/ATLAS.

Comet 3I/ATLAS was discovered on July 1, 2025, ...