Overview

• Asteroid 2024 MK, discovered just ten days ago, will pass within the Moon's orbit on June 29.
• Asteroid 2011 UL21, one of the largest near-Earth objects, will fly by at a safe distance on June 27.
• Both asteroids pose no threat to Earth but highlight the importance of monitoring near-Earth objects.
• The European Space Agency's efforts in planetary defense include the upcoming Hera mission and Flyeye telescopes.
• Asteroid Day commemorates the 1908 Tunguska event, emphasizing the need for continued vigilance against cosmic hazards.