Here’s what you’ll learn when you read this story: Much about interstellar objects still eludes us, but researchers figured out what it would take for a hypothetical space rock to collide with Earth.
An interstellar object named 3I/ATLAS, confirmed to be a comet, is passing through Earth's solar system. The comet poses no threat to Earth and will make its closest approach to our planet on Dec. 19.
Much about interstellar objects still eludes us, but researchers figured out what it would take for a hypothetical space rock to collide with Earth. Simulations found that potential impactors are most ...