New Delhi, Dec. 18 -- An interstellar comet named 3I/ATLAS is set to pass through its nearest point to the Earth on its journey on Friday, 19 December. On that day, it will be at an approximate distance of 170 million miles from the Earth and will be visible through binoculars and telescopes.

According to Smithsonian Magazine's website, the comet's closest approach to our planet would place it at a distance which is twice that of the Earth from the Sun. 31/ATLAS is a special visitor to our solar system as it is only the third recorded interstellar object to visit this part of the universe. The other two comets that belong to this category are 1I/'Oumuamua and 2I/Borisov. However, scientists are yet to figure out the star system from whic...