Comet 3I/ATLAS Live: Good news for anyone following the interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS: a live stream of the object will be available soon. The comet, which is reportedly the size of Manhattan, has fascinated the public as it is only the third known interstellar object to have entered our solar system.
After its discovery on July 1 of this year, an analysis of the comet’s path confirmed its interstellar origins. 3I/ATLAS recently passed its closest point to the sun, an event known as “perihelion”, on October 30 and has now moved out from behind the sun’s glare.
Currently, the comet can be spotted rising in the eastern sky, moving through the constellation Virgo, just before dawn.
As it continues to move away from the sun, viewers can watch real-time telescopic footage of this unique visitor. The Virtual Telescope Project will host a live feed of 3I/ATLAS tonight at 11:15 PM ET on its official YouTube channel. Stay tuned as we bring you all the latest updates on this mysterious interstellar comet.