NASA Confirms Interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS on Stable Course, No Threat to Earth
NASA has confirmed that the interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS remains on a stable path through the Solar System and poses no risk to Earth.
- Velocity: 68.3 kilometres per second
- Closest approach to Earth: December 19, 2025, at a distance of roughly 268 million kilometres
No manoeuvring toward Earth; it continues on its expected trajectory
Astronomers from NASA and the European Space Agency (ESA) confirmed that the comet follows a hyperbolic orbit, ensuring that it will permanently exit the Solar System after its solar pass.
Author's summary: NASA confirms 3I/ATLAS comet is no threat.