Question: When is the International Asteroid Day observed?
(a) June 30
(b) June 25
(c) June 24
(d) June 28
Answer: (a)
Related facts:
- International Asteroid Day is observed every year on June 30.
- The day raises awareness to protect Earth from asteroids and communicate the importance and relevance of asteroids education to the next generation.
Background:
- In December 2016 the United Nations General Assembly adopted a resolution declaring 30 June as International Asteroid Day.
- The day is celebrated on the anniversary of Tunguska impact over Siberia, Russian Federation, on 30 June 1908. Tunguska explosion was the largest harmful asteroid impact in recorded history.
About Asteroids:
- Asteroids, sometimes called minor planets, are rocky, airless remnants left over from the early formation of our solar system about 4.6 billion years ago.
- Most of this ancient space rubble can be found orbiting the Sun between Mars and Jupiter within the main asteroid belt.