Astronomers are obtaining clearer images of the interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS as it travels further from the Sun. These recent photographs reveal a rare optical phenomenon known as an anti-tail, which points in the opposite direction to the comet's usual tail.
The appearance of an anti-tail is commonly associated with Earth passing through a comet's orbital plane for a brief period. Surprisingly, this explanation does not align with the unique case of comet 3I/ATLAS, adding to the mystery surrounding this celestial object.
