Farewell, comet 3I/ATLAS! Interstellar visitor heads for the outer solar system after its closest approach to Earth 3I/ATLAS has now made its closest approach to the sun and Earth and is now heading back out toward the outer solar system. Astrobitica December 19, 2025 (Last updated: December 19, 2025) 1 minute read 3I/ATLAS has now made its closest approach to the sun and Earth and is now heading back out toward the outer solar system. About the Author Astrobitica Administrator Visit Website View All Posts Post navigation Previous: How interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS went from routine discovery to viral obsession in 2025Next: It’s Raining Magnetic ‘Tadpoles’ on the Sun