Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Orbits of Potentially Hazardous Asteroids

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for August 29, 2021 is “Orbits of Potentially Hazardous Asteroids,” an image. It is credited to Image Credit: NASA , JPL-Caltech. The original explanation runs about 199 words.

The picture is an illustration of the orbits of potentially hazardous asteroids that may, one day in the distant future, strike the Earth. Please see the explanation for more detailed information.
Credit: Image Credit: NASA , JPL-Caltech Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Are asteroids dangerous? Some are, but the likelihood of a dangerous asteroid striking the Earth during any given year is low.”

— APOD editors, August 29, 2021

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
August 29, 2021
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit: NASA , JPL-Caltech
Copyright
No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 199 words

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