International Asteroid Day 2024: The universe is full of wonders and asteroids are one of them. They are neither planets nor comets. Asteroids are either bodies made of metal, or icy bodies, or rocks that orbit within the inner solar system. Asteroids have no atmosphere of their own and they also vary in size and shape. Sometimes, an asteroid can be as small as a small rubble pile or as big as a dwarf planet with a 1000 kilometer diameter. However, asteroids can cause severe damage when they enter the Earth’s atmosphere. It is necessary to create awareness about the impact of asteroids and how dangerous it can be. To make people understand, International Asteroid Day is celebrated every year.
As we get ready to celebrate the important day, here are a few things to keep in mind. International Asteroid Day 2024: Date Every year, International Asteroid Day is celebrated on June 30. This year, International Asteroid Day is on Sunday. International Asteroid Day 2024: History In 1908, the asteroid event also known as the Tunguska event occurred in the Siberian desert region; the region is now known as Krasnoyarsk Krai. The asteroid left no impact crater – it is believed that it disintegrated after entering the Earth’s surface. Eyewitnesses confirmed the incident, and the event is known as one of the largest asteroid impacts recorded in human history. Stephen Hawking founded International Asteroid Day along with a few others, including Apollo 9 astronaut and Queen’s guitarist and astrophysicist Brian May. In 2014, the day was officially launched. In 2016, the United Nations declared to celebrate this day every year. International Asteroid Day 2024: Significance June 30 was chosen to celebrate International Asteroid Day in memory of the Tunguska event. The best way to celebrate this day is to learn more about asteroids, understand how they can affect us, and take more interest in events caused by asteroids.
