An "interstellar object" is speeding toward the inner solar system, where Earth is located, astronomers have confirmed.

The object — thought to be a comet — is only the third-ever confirmed interstellar visitor to pass through our cosmic neighborhood. Dubbed 3I/ATLAS, the comet poses no danger to Earth and will remain roughly 150 million miles away as it speeds by, according to NASA.

All eyes are on Comet 3I/Atlas as astronomers worldwide chase the exotic ice ball through our solar system