Why is everyone suddenly talking about Comet 3I/ATLAS? Is it really going to hit Earth? Here’s what NASA has to say about it

Comet 3I/ATLAS, the third interstellar object ever recorded, is currently passing through our solar system. Discovered on July 1, 2025, by the ATLAS survey, this rare visitor from another galaxy is being studied by NASA. It will not come close to Earth, offering scientists a unique opportunity to learn about objects from beyond our solar system.