Why interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS’ close Earth approach is an early Christmas gift for astronomers When 3I/ATLAS is closest to the Earth on Dec. 19, all the features that we are looking for will be easier to detect with our telescopes. Astrobitica December 15, 2025 (Last updated: December 15, 2025) 1 minute read When 3I/ATLAS is closest to the Earth on Dec. 19, all the features that we are looking for will be easier to detect with our telescopes. About the Author Astrobitica Administrator Visit Website View All Posts Post navigation Previous: SpaceX launches 120th Starlink mission of 2025 with midnight hour Falcon 9 flightNext: Good news for lunar bases? Earth’s atmosphere leaks all the way out to the moon