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Interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS Approaches Earth with a Greenish Glow

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Interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS Approaches Earth with a Greenish Glow
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Interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS will safely pass Earth on Dec. 19 at a distance of about 168 million miles, providing a rare opportunity for scientists to study its composition and origin, with a livestream available for public viewing.

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