Every year, Near Miss Day is celebrated on March 23. On March 23, 1989, an asteroid about the size of a mountain passed very close to colliding with the Earth. The day celebrates the moment.
History
On March 22, 1989, Asclepius passed very close to Earth at a distance of almost 500,000 miles. Many geophysicists expected that the collision of Asclepius with the Earth would have wreaked havoc.
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Dates
| Year | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | March 23 | Saturday |
| 2025 | March 23 | Sunday |
| 2026 | March 23 | Monday |
| 2027 | March 23 | Tuesday |
| 2028 | March 23 | Thursday |
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FAQs
When can Asclepius hit the Earth again?
The chance of the asteroid 4581 Asclepius can hit the Earth again.