International Asteroid Day is observed to help people understand how dangerous it could be if an asteroid ever hit the Earth.

The United Nations formally adopted Asteroid Day in 2016. The decision followed a proposal from the Association of Space Explorers. It was backed by the Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space.

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The United Nations General Assembly adopted a resolution in December 2016, declaring June 30 International Asteroid Day.

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World Asteroid Day is celebrated every year on 30 June. The purpose of this day is to make people aware of asteroids and the potentially dangerous situations associated with them.