Comet 3I/ATLAS, the third interstellar object ever detected, reached its closest point to Earth overnight from Thursday to Friday (Dec. 18 to 19), and it remains in a good viewing position tonight.

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A comet from another star system is due to make its closest—and final—approach to Earth this week before it continues on its journey back toward interstellar space. Interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS will ...

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The McDonald Observatory is on the top of two mountains donated generations ago to the University of Texas for the purpose of helping UT become a leader in the fields of astronomy and beyond. It’s ...

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Spotify Wrapped 2025 is rolling out globally on Android, iOS, Windows, macOS, and web. On the Android and iOS app, click on the "Wrapped" pill at the top of the home page. On desktop and web, you ...

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