A comet from beyond our solar system, first detected in July, is now preparing to move away from our cosmic neighborhood. But before it departs, it will make a close pass by Earth, offering scientists a rare opportunity to capture striking new images. Named 3I/ATLAS, the comet will reach its closest point to Earth this Friday, passing at a distance of about 167 million miles (270 million kilometers). However, this event will take place on the far side of the sun. To put it in perspective,