Illustration of a large purple and yellow asteroid with multiple craters on its rough surface.

When:

Friday, June 30

Where:

Online

Overview:

A global day of awareness sanctioned by the United Nations, Asteroid Day is observed each year on June 30 and is designed to educate the public about asteroids and the importance of defending our planet against a potential impact.

Take part by learning how NASA studies and tracks these relics of the solar system and get students engaged in STEM learning with lessons and activities all about asteroids and comets. Explore the links below to learn more and get started.

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