did a comet just defy the laws of physics? 3I/ATLAS, an interstellar object, was predicted to disappear behind the Sun during its October 29 perihelion. Yet, on October 25, astronomers spotted it right beside the Sun at RA 13h 38m 44.9s, Dec -07° 40′ 32.5″, 2.34 AU away. Even crazier? It’s showing non-gravitational movement at 3.95 km/s and irregular brightness—way dimmer than expected.
This oddball was tracked through high-powered telescopes, with observations piling up since early October.
“Its behavior doesn’t match a typical comet; it could suggest some form of propulsion,” speculated Harvard astrophysicist Avi Loeb.
The internet is buzzing, with space enthusiasts on social media calling it ‘proof of alien tech’ after Loeb’s comments about possible ‘controlled maneuvering’ went viral.
What if 3I/ATLAS isn’t just a comet? Could this be a glimpse of something—or someone—beyond our solar system? As scientists scramble for answers, one thing’s clear: this mystery might change how we see the cosmos. What do you think it is?
Sources: Yahoo News, Universe Today
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