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3I/ATLAS: A View from Planet Earth

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for November 21, 2025 is “3I/ATLAS: A View from Planet Earth,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Rolando Ligustri). The original explanation runs about 145 words.

3I/ATLAS: A View from Planet Earth
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Rolando Ligustri Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Now outbound after its perihelion or closest approach to the Sun on October 29, Comet 3I/ATLAS is only the third known interstellar object to pass through our fair Solar System.”

— APOD editors, November 21, 2025

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
November 21, 2025
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Rolando Ligustri
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 145 words

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