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2023

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
When is ’International Asteroid Day’ organized every year?
A
June 27
B
June 28
C
June 29
D
June 30
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -World Asteroid Day is celebrated on 30 June. It is also known as International Asteroid Day. The day marks the anniversary of the 1908 Tunguska impact.

Detailed explanation-2: -Asteroid Day is observed annually on 30 June to mark the date of Earth’s largest asteroid impact in recorded history, the Siberia Tunguska event.

Detailed explanation-3: -Asteroid 2022 GU6 will be at its closest point to Earth on June 13th, 2022, before continuing on its orbit back towards Mars and the asteroid belt. There is little threat, with this asteroid only coming 0.008473 AU-or 1, 267, 536 Kilometers. For reference, the moon is 384, 400 Kilometers from Earth.

Detailed explanation-4: -The holiday is often celebrated with activities like lectures, discussions, and concerts. Hosting your own could be a great benefit to your community. It’s also a fantastic way to do your part to help raise awareness, and to meet like-minded members of your community who share your interest in asteroids.

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