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Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Today is the day that astronomers, amateur stargazers and alien conspiracy theorists alike have been waiting for: interstellar ...

Comet 3I/ATLAS has fascinated astronomers and space enthusiasts worldwide as it makes its rare journey through our solar system, captivating researchers with its mysterious origin and ancient makeup.

Watch live as The Virtual Telescope Project provides a view of the interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS as seen from telescopes in Italy.

Today is the day that astronomers, amateur stargazers and alien conspiracy theorists alike have been waiting for: interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS is as close to Earth as it will ever get. But lest you ...