Interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS Reveals Mysterious Tail As It Heads Into Our Solar System
Interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS has shocked astronomers with its bizarre chemistry and unusual “tail.” It contains the highest carbon dioxide-to-water ratio ever seen in a comet and shows activity far beyond Jupiter’s orbit. As it nears Mars and Jupiter, scientists are racing to learn its secrets before it disappears into deep space.