WHY DECEMBER 19 WILL BE D-DAY FOR COMET 3I/ATLAS
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✍️ The comet 3I/ATLAS will have its closest approach to Earth on December 19, marking the closest approach in the astronomical calendar, and astronomers are eager to observe it due to its unique characteristics.
👉 The comet 3I/ATLAS will have its closest approach to Earth on December 19. 👉 The comet's low luminosity requires the use of optical instruments for observation. 👉 The comet has a double tail, consisting of a plasma tail and a dust tail. 👉 The comet's nucleus rotates every 16.16 hours, causing bursts of gas and dust. 👉 Some scientists have raised questions about the intensity of the bursts and the comet's acceleration.
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