Live Comet Tracker: 3I/ATLAS

3D Trajectory Map of Comet 3I/ATLAS

Explore the 3D trajectory of 3I/ATLAS with this interactive orbit simulation map. This view shows the comet's highly inclined path (175°) as it passes through our solar system. You can rotate, pan, and zoom to understand its current position relative to the planets in three dimensions.

This 3D model uses the same live NASA/JPL data as our 2D tracker to accurately plot the comet's hyperbolic orbit. Use the controls to follow its journey, view key events, and see for yourself why this interstellar visitor poses no threat to Earth.

3D Controls

Interact with the 3D trajectory map.

  • Left-click + Drag: Rotate Camera
  • Right-click + Drag: Pan Camera
  • Scroll Wheel: Zoom In/Out

View Options

Lock the camera onto a celestial object.

Simulation Controls

Manipulate the flow of time.

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Live Details

About the 3D Orbit Simulation

  • Interactive Trajectory Map: Freely rotate, zoom, and pan the solar system. Lock the camera to any body for a focused view of its orbit.
  • Real-Time 3D Position: The comet's 3D position is updated live based on the current date, with controls to see its past or future path.
  • Orbital Inclination: The 3D view clearly shows the comet's steep 175° inclination, illustrating how it travels "under" the plane of our solar system.
  • Key Flyby Events: Jump to important moments like perihelion or close planetary flybys to see the 3D orientation of the objects.

Proximity to 3I/ATLAS

Live list of planets closest to the comet.

    Key Events