Astronomers track object that may have originated outside the solar system
ABC NewsWednesday, July 2, 2025 at 8:04:56 PM
Astronomers have their eyes on a mysterious object barreling toward our solar system—and it might not be from around here. Early observations suggest it could be an interstellar visitor, meaning it originated in another star system entirely. If confirmed, this would be only the third known object of its kind, following 'Oumuamua in 2017 and Comet Borisov in 2019.
Editor’s Note: Interstellar visitors are cosmic postcards from distant stars, offering rare clues about how planetary systems beyond ours form and evolve. While this one poses no threat (it’s just passing through), its composition and trajectory could teach us a ton about the universe’s diversity—or even hint at how common Earth-like planets might be out there. Plus, let’s be honest: it’s just cool to think something from another star system is dropping by.
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