A passing star: our Sun’s near miss

NASA Science (.gov)·Feb 26

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A star is reported to have had a near miss with the Sun. However, some outlets are instead discussing an interstellar comet, specifically Comet 3I/ATLAS, and its close passes of Earth, Mars, and the Sun. The nature and specifics of the celestial event are unclear, with various reports focusing on different aspects of space and astronomy.

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