WHAT HAVE YOU HEARD ABOUT 3I/ATLAS?

Nov 18, 2025

If you’ve seen rumors floating around about the 3i/ATLAS asteroid, you’re not alone. It’s been making the rounds online with plenty of dramatic claims. The reality is far less exciting and far more grounded in actual astronomy.

Fraser Cain, publisher of Universe Today, breaks down what 3i/ATLAS is, why it’s not a threat, and how these misunderstandings spread in the first place. His short explainer walks through what astronomers actually know about the object and why the science doesn’t match the hype.