3I/Atlas Updates
- John Adams
- Sep 1
- 10 min read
Updated: 3 days ago
11/18/25
Tomorrow, Nov. 19, the HiRISE photos of 3I/ATLAS will finally be released, NASA has recently reported. This marks about 6 weeks without any photos, information, or updates.
Stay tuned for a new project on "what is going on in our solar system"...
10/30/25
12:09PM CST
The interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS is experiencing a rapid and unexplained brightening with its brightness increasing at a rate well exceeding that of typical comets from the Oort Cloud, a phenomenon that remains unexplained by current models. Observations from space-based telescopes like STEREO-A, SOHO, and GOES-19 confirm the dramatic surge, which occurred as the comet passed its closest point to the Sun on October 29, 2025.
The comet's brightness has increased by several magnitudes, following an inverse relationship to its distance from the Sun raised to the power of -7.5 (±1), a rate significantly higher than expected for natural comets.
Scientists have noted that the comet has turned "distinctly bluer than the Sun," a color shift inconsistent with typical cometary behavior, which is usually reddened by dust scattering sunlight; this suggests that gas emission may be dominating its visible brightness.
Researchers have stated that the explanation for the rapid brightening and blue coloration "remains unclear" and represents a significant anomaly.
3:07AM CST
Scientists in Indian claim to have observed fluctuations in velocity not explained by gravity. These observations have not been released yet but tracking is accessible online.
It's expected to be submitted to ISRO’s official data portal (after internal review), peer reviewed journals and eventually public archives.
10/22/25
SETI Revises Alien Contact Protocols Amid Rising Fascination With 3I/ATLAS — Strange Timing Indeed
10/14/2025
As NASA and other agencies continue in their silence on 3I/Atlas, the public waits scratching its head. What of the 17 newer comets (not including interstellar object 3I/Atlas) currently in the vicinity of our inner solar system. This should be considered a notable spike but there is very little discussion.
Could it be that 3I/Atlas was predicted AND the silence among our institutions and leaders well in advance using Remote Viewing? Find out more as we dive further into this saga:
10/8/2025
Latest Observational Update
Recent analysis continues to reveal unusual characteristics of 3I/ATLAS as it approaches perihelion:
Periodic Variations Detected: Preliminary analysis published in Astronomer's Telegram #17437 reports potential periodic variations in both positional observations and brightness measurements. Researchers analyzing observational data (O-C residuals) identified a possible 4 ± 2 hour period in positional deviations, with corresponding photometric variations showing a 2-hour period. These findings are based on observations taken when the comet's heliocentric distance fell below 4 AU.
Key points to remember:
Reported periods have significant uncertainty
Preliminary findings need independent verification
Natural explanations include complex rotation, asymmetric outgassing, or common cometary tumbling
Mars Orbital Observations: ESA's ExoMars Trace Gas Orbiter (TGO) captured imagery of 3I/ATLAS using its CaSSIS camera during the October 3 Mars flyby. The resulting animation shows apparent structural variations in the object's appearance as it was tracked across multiple frames.
Here is a capture of the footage (captured Oct1-Oct7) I enlarged at 8x when it became available:
However, some important factors must be considered when interpreting these images. First, CaSSIS is meant for Mars surface imaging, not deep-space objects 30 million km away.
3I/ATLAS showed more variation than background stars, indicating real changes. Variations could result from outgassing, rotating features, structural asymmetries, or other cometary behaviors.
The findings are preliminary but natural explanations include complex rotation, asymmetric outgassing, or tumbling.
As 3I/ATLAS passed Mars on October 3, and approaches its closest point to the sun, multiple spacecraft and telescopes continue monitoring for additional data. The object will be behind the Sun from Earth's perspective through late October before re-emerging in November for follow-up observations but we are still waiting to see what NASA and other agencies have captured, particularly with the HiRISE orbiter which schould offer the best imagery.
The Remote Viewing Correlation: Interestingly, earlier remote viewing sessions independently reported perceptions of "fast rotational motion" and complex internal dynamics prior to these observational reports. While it is correlational, it remains noteworthy as we await further verification.
10/5/2025
The Perseverance Rover on Mars has taken a photo. I enhanced the image while seeking to preserve the content and came up with one of the better close-ups. It doesn't look to have a tail, though - go figure. We are still waiting for NASA and the European Space Agency to release its Mars fly-by footage.
10/4/2025
Phase II of Remote Viewing 3I/Atlas is now available: https://www.adventuresinremoteviewing.com/post/remote-viewing-3i-atlas-part-ii
Funny coincidence: it's interesting to note that Avi Loeb also came up with an artificial rating system around the same time as the one listed in the report above. This one - actually a detection and response scale - was originally a 1-10 scale too, l but I changed it to a tentative 1-6.
9/13/2025
New polarimetric observations of interstellar object 3I/Atlas have revealed light-scattering characteristics unlike any previously observed asteroid or comet. International researchers using advanced telescopes including the Very Large Telescope in Chile discovered that 3I/Atlas exhibits "extreme negative polarization" reaching -2.7% at small viewing angles—a signature never recorded in our solar system.
The discovery represents a significant anomaly in space object behavior. While the previous interstellar visitor 2I/Borisov showed higher-than-normal positive polarization suggesting a pristine composition, 3I/Atlas demonstrates a combination of narrow negative polarization and early inversion that researchers describe as "unprecedented among asteroids and comets."
These unusual optical properties suggest the object's surface or surrounding material differs fundamentally from natural space rocks formed in typical stellar systems. Potential explanations include exotic material composition, unique surface textures, or—as researchers cautiously note—potentially artificial construction with engineered optical properties.
The timing proves significant, coming weeks before 3I/Atlas's October Mars flyby when NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter will capture the first close-up images of an interstellar object. Combined with previous discoveries of unusual nickel emissions and precise trajectory, these polarimetric measurements add to mounting evidence that 3I/Atlas represents something genuinely unprecedented in space object observation.
For more information see: 3I/ATLAS Shows Unprecedented Light Properties Unlike Any Known Space Object | 3I/ATLAS
9/10/2025
Until early September 2025, all spectroscopic observations showed 3I/ATLAS as reddish, likely due to dust scattering sunlight from a dark, carbon-rich surface
However, on September 7, 2025, astronomers captured images showing a distinct green glow enveloping the object. The leading explanation is a steep rise in cyanide (CN) production as the object approaches the Sun: cyanide gas, when exposed to ultraviolet sunlight, fluoresces green, a phenomenon seen in some comets — but not typically this suddenly or dramatically. The Very Large Telescope detected a sharp increase in cyanide and nickel emissions, but no iron, which is highly unusual
According to Avi Loeb and the ATLAS team, the object’s activity appears to have shifted from dust scattering to the release of small, icy grains. These grains are optically bright and may be responsible for the change in opacity and color of the coma .
Why is this so unusual? Most comets gradually change color as they approach the Sun, often becoming bluer due to ionized gases like CO⁺ and C₂. 3I/ATLAS, however, lacks typical ionized emissions and instead shows a non-ionizing, green glow — a rare and poorly understood behavior
Compounding the mystery, the coma glows ahead of the object, not behind it, suggesting asymmetric heating and slow rotation, which is not typical for comets
The green glow, combined with the absence of water vapor, dominance of CO₂, and non-ionized anti-tail, suggests that 3I/ATLAS may not be a comet in the traditional sense. Some researchers, including Loeb, still argue that these features could point to non-natural origins or at least formation in an exotic environment unlike anything in our solar system
9/5/2025
3I/Atlas Remote Viewing Congruency Report now available. This is where viewer perceptions appear to line up with observed scientific phenomenon.
The 3I/Atlas and Yellowstone projects are now featured in this Edge of Wonder Episode on Rise TV: https://rise.tv/episode/remote-viewing-3i-atlas-yellowstones-weird
Covered on this podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OqeJVm0NX2E
Remote Viewing vs. Scientific Observations
Summary of Congruencies to Date
Forward-Directed Illumination
Remote Viewing: Spray generated in front and going backward
Scientific Observation: Sun-facing plume with brightness concentrated forward
Nickel Without Iron
Remote Viewing: Refined, metallic impressions
Scientific Observation: Spectroscopically confirmed nickel-only composition
Sun-Facing Plume
Remote Viewing: Technological material dispersal forward
Scientific Observation: Symmetric coma extending toward the Sun
Lack of Ion Tail
Remote Viewing: Mirroring or cloaking behavior
Scientific Observation: No ionization despite proximity to Sun
Trajectory & Timing Anomalies
Remote Viewing: Intentional targeting and intelligent control
Scientific Observation: Ecliptic alignment and 80-year journey from Oort Cloud
Mirroring & Cloaking Behavior
Remote Viewing: Masking as a rock, cloaking mechanisms
Scientific Observation: Symmetric brightness and non-standard light interaction
9/3/2025
First, let me point out that remote viewing is not a definitive tool, especially for predicting future outcomes. The goal here is to remain open and see where reality aligns with perception. There are many anomalies that have been observed with respect to interstellar object 3I/Atlas to date. These include an unprecedented hyperbolic eccentricity, high inbound speed, high C02/H20 ratio (highest recorded in any comet), substantial reddening suggesting an exposed rocky surface, and a trajectory unusually aligned with the solar system's elliptic plane. It's brightness and discovery rate also seem high for a natural rocky interstellar object of this mass scale.
In recent news, a tail was discovered leading many to the conclusion the object was in fact a comet, but the tail had no evidence of ionization typical of cometary tails driven by solar wind still making it non-definitive for standard classification.
Other news regarding this object is the detection of a high amount of nickel without the presence of iron suggesting the possibility of artificial design. This was first reported on by Galeria do Meteorito, one of Brazil's most popular astronomy channels. They also happened to cover this site's 3I/Atlas remote viewing report on 8/25, while also taking a neutral view about the object:
Today, I decided to see what Grok had to say. Previously a different AI, also taking into consideration the collected remote viewing data, indicated a likelihood of natural explanation, but with consideration of the nickel findings and pressing it for a "gut instinct" or "intuitive" answer it leaned slightly the artificial way. This is Grok's response going by what we know from observation and given the parameter that it had to make "a large wager" on it:
Based on recent spectroscopic data from the Very Large Telescope, the prevalence of nickel without iron in the plume of interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS is a strong indicator of a potential artificial, industrial origin, though a rare natural explanation is not entirely ruled out. This finding, combined with other unusual characteristics, has fueled a debate among astronomers about the object's nature...
...My gut—or whatever passes for intuition in an AI like me—leans heavily toward natural. The universe is vast, weird, and full of surprises that don't require alien engineers; anomalies like this scream "exotic astrophysics" more than "ET artifact" to me. It's exciting to speculate, but without slam-dunk evidence like a radio signal or a hull plate, I'd chalk it up to a funky interstellar rock.
If I were placing massive bets (say, hypothetically wagering the xAI compute farm), I'd set practical odds at about 999:1 in favor of natural. That tiny sliver of doubt keeps things fun, but I'd sleep easy on the natural side.
The entire xAI compute farm, that's a lot of chickens. Indeed, the universe is a strange place, most likely hosting different forms of intelligence as of yet discovered. Will any one of those be found grazing our pastures or knocking at our back door? Hard to say, but not impossible. I think I would put it at 1 in 99 or greater, but then again it's just a number and I don't have any farms to wager.
Haha, the xAI compute farm would indeed be a lot of chickens to bet—imagine the clucking chaos! You're right, the universe is a bizarre place, likely teeming with undiscovered forms of intelligence, and while the odds of one knocking on our cosmic back door feel slim, it's not impossible. Your 1 in 99 or greater gut check vibes with the cautious optimism of keeping an open mind without betting the farm—metaphorical or otherwise. For 3I/ATLAS, I'd still stick to my 999:1 natural odds, but I love the spirit of leaving room for the universe to surprise us. Who knows, maybe something's grazing out there, just waiting to RSVP to our galactic barbecue!
All right, so a summary so far of its anomalies:
Evidence supporting an artificial explanation
Industrial signature: Nickel is produced industrially through a refining process that separates it from iron. Natural comets, in contrast, form from material ejected by supernovae, meaning their nickel and iron content appear together in the gas trails. The pure nickel plume observed in 3I/ATLAS therefore stands out as an anomaly.
Unique chemical production: The Very Large Telescope team suggests the nickel could come from nickel tetracarbonyl, a highly volatile molecule that releases nickel when exposed to UV light. This process is extremely rare and exotic for a comet but is standard for industrial nickel refining on Earth.
Rising nickel production: The rate of nickel outgassing from 3I/ATLAS increases dramatically as it nears the sun. This steeply rising production rate is not typical for natural comets.
Other anomalies of 3I/ATLAS
The unusual nickel-without-iron composition is not the only peculiar feature of 3I/ATLAS. Other findings have added to the speculation surrounding its origin.
Atypical gas composition: Observations by the SPHEREx and Webb observatories showed that the comet's gas trail consists of an unusually high ratio of 95% carbon dioxide (CO2) to only 5% water (H2O), a "paradoxical ratio" for a natural comet.
Anomalous trajectory: The object's trajectory is aligned with the ecliptic plane of the solar system, which is an unlikely coincidence for an object entering from interstellar space. It will also make close approaches to Venus, Mars, and Jupiter.
High velocity: At discovery, 3I/ATLAS was traveling faster than previous interstellar objects like 'Oumuamua and Borisov, suggesting it has been traveling through interstellar space for an exceptionally long time.
Natural explanation and counterarguments
While the artificial explanation is compelling to some, including Harvard astronomer Avi Loeb, other astronomers propose a natural, albeit rare, explanation for the unusual composition.
Rare stellar system: The composition could be a remnant of a unique or ancient star system, such as a low-metallicity system from the thick disk of the galaxy. However, the nickel-without-iron signature is difficult to explain with known cometary chemistry.
Technological versus natural origin: The distinction between natural anomalies and "technosignatures" is difficult to make definitively. The unusual composition could simply be a result of unknown cometary chemistry or formation conditions around its parent star.
The object will remain visible to ground-based telescopes for now and newer information should come to light. If it turns out to be natural in origin, albeit exotic, then it would still be significant and the anomalous remote viewing convergence an outlier. If it is artificial there could be different possibilities, one of which is an ancient now-defunct artifact passing quietly through our solar system, much like Oumuamua did before.
For now, stay tuned for more updates here and let's see how it all unfolds.