Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 01:57pm on 27 Oct 2025,Monday Science
Harvard astrophysicist Avi Loeb has sparked new debate after fresh observations of comet 3I/ATLAS showed unusual changes in its tail. The Nordic Optical Telescope in Spain found that the comet’s anti-solar tail had reversed direction, now pointing away from the Sun. Loeb suggested the shift could be a sign of “controlled manoeuvring,” hinting it might be an alien spacecraft slowing down. Scientists say 3I/ATLAS, first detected in July 2025, likely came from outside our solar system. While Loeb’s theory drew attention, NASA and other experts believe it behaves like a natural comet, posing no danger to Earth. (PC: NDTV)
