recent observations of interstellar comet 3i/atlas (c/2025 a3) captured on november 8, 2025, reveal at least seven distinct jets emanating from its nucleus, including sunward anti-tails and others spreading outward, forming a complex network rather than a typical single tail. these jets activated after perihelion on october 29, likely from sublimating ices, though anomalies like unusual nickel-cyanide ratios fuel speculation from avi loeb about non-natural origins. mainstream astronomers see it as a natural comet outburst but note its interstellar path adds intrigue.
ndtv
https://www.ndtv.com/science/decoding-mysterious-anti-tail-and-tail-jets-emanating-from-interstellar-comet-3i-atlas-9614430
avi loeb medium
https://avi-loeb.medium.com/a-complex-jet-structure-emanates-from-3i-atlas-after-perihelion-1cc7f8ec7b81
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