June 30 is National Asteroid Day in the US

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U.S. Senators Mark Kelly and John Cornyn have introduced a resolution to officially designate June 30 as National Asteroid Day in the U.S.—a tribute to our ongoing efforts in asteroid detection and planetary defense. This recognition helps spark public interest in protecting Earth from cosmic threats, turning a sobering topic into an occasion for awareness and scientific enthusiasm.

Source: United Nations