Elon Musk Warns: Interstellar Object 3I/ATLAS May Pose Threat to Humanity

Potential Threat to Earth

Elon Musk has raised alarms regarding the interstellar object 3I/ATLAS, suggesting that it could be of extraterrestrial origin and may pose a risk to humanity if it deviates from its anticipated path. Scientists estimate that this object will come within approximately 170 million miles of Earth on December 19, 2025.

Musk emphasized the importance of continuous monitoring for any potential deviations in its trajectory. The recent passage of 3I/ATLAS near the Sun in late October revealed mysterious acceleration not solely attributed to gravitational forces. Moreover, a radio signal was detected from the object, events that have surprised researchers following its trajectory.

Anomalies and Expert Opinions

Professor Avi Loeb commented on these anomalies, indicating that they suggest the possibility of the object being a spacecraft of extraterrestrial origin. He stated that the object’s behavior is so unusual that it can never be completely dismissed as something other than an artificial object. On a scale where 0 represents a known natural phenomenon and 10 denotes confirmed extraterrestrial origin, Loeb assigned it a score of 2-meaning it is an object worthy of attention.

Telescopes around the globe are engaged in uninterrupted surveillance of 3I/ATLAS, critically aware of its upcoming close approach to Earth.

Upcoming Observations

Further, Loeb speculated that the timing of 3I/ATLAS’s passage near Earth just before Christmas might not be coincidental. He suggested that there could be the potential for observing signals or trajectory changes between December 19 and 25. As researchers actively prepare for this event, the international scientific community is on high alert.

As attention turns toward the December encounter, experts are hopeful that observations will provide clearer insights into the nature of 3I/ATLAS and its origins, as they continue to unravel the mysteries of this celestial phenomenon.