Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for July 7, 2025 is “Interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS,” an image. It is credited to Image Credit: NASA , JPL-Caltech. The original explanation runs about 158 words.

A drawing of our Solar System shows the orbits of Jupiter and interior planets. A white line shows the trajectory of passing comet 3I/ATLAS. Please see the explanation for more detailed information.
Credit: Image Credit: NASA , JPL-Caltech Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“It came from outer space. An object from outside our Solar System is now passing through at high speed.”

— APOD editors, July 7, 2025

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
July 7, 2025
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit: NASA , JPL-Caltech
Copyright
No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 158 words

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