This work presents a visual and quantitative analysis of the interstellar object 3I/ATLAS during its passage through the Jovian gravitational regime in March 2026. Within the framework of Structural Plenitude Theory (SPT), the interaction is modeled not only in terms of classical gravitational dynamics, but also as a structural response of the surrounding medium, introducing phase lag effects and non-instantaneous behavior. The paper defines a set of falsifiable predictions for the observational window between March 16 and March 26, including potential deviations in tail morphology, brightness evolution, and transient asymmetries. This study aims to contribute to the understanding of interstellar object dynamics under strong gravitational gradients and to explore possible extensions beyond classical cometary models.
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