Read, Watch or Listen

A sizeable asteroid, 2025 QD8, will safely pass Earth on September 3rd. About the size of a plane, it will come within 57% of the Moon's distance. Scientists will livestream the event, offering a rare close-range observation opportunity. This flyby is the closest recorded approach of this asteroid until 2038. Studying near-Earth asteroids is vital for planetary defense, even if most pose no threat. This event provides valuable data on asteroid detection and the solar system's formation.

Prepared by Olivia Bennett and reviewed by editorial team.