Read, Watch or Listen

A skyscraper-sized asteroid, 2025 FA22, will make a close, but safe, approach to Earth on September 18th. Initially flagged as a potential threat in 2089, further observations eliminated the risk. The asteroid, measuring 427-951 feet across, will pass within 520,000 miles of Earth. Its flyby will be livestreamed, and amateur astronomers may observe it with telescopes. The event also serves as a practice scenario for planetary defense protocols.

Prepared by Olivia Bennett and reviewed by editorial team.