Comet 3I/Atlas Approaches Mars
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A comet is going near Mars. It comes from another star system far away. Many spacecraft will look at the comet as it passes.
The comet is called 3I/Atlas and it moves fast. It will pass by Mars closely on Friday. It will be about 18 million miles away from the planet.
Two satellites from Europe will watch the comet. NASA's satellite and rovers will help too. This comet is the third interstellar object to pass by us.
The comet was found in July and it is not dangerous. It will get close to the sun in October. The Juice spacecraft will watch it in November as well.
The comet will be closest to Earth in December this year. It will be 167 million miles away. Scientists think the comet is not very big.
Questions
What is the name of the comet that is near Mars?
The comet is called 3I/Atlas.
How far will the comet be from Mars?
It will be about 18 million miles away from Mars.
When will the comet be closest to Earth?
The comet will be closest to Earth in December this year.
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