A Journey Through the History of Asteroids and Planetary Defence
In 2029, the world will turn its eyes to the sky. The passage of asteroid Apophis at around 30,000 k...
ASTEROID DAY 2026 IN LUXEMBOURG
Asteroid Day returns to Luxembourg on 26 and 27 June 2026 with a public programme dedicated to space, asteroids, science and inspiring encounters. This year’s programme will invite audiences to discover the night sky, meet space experts and astronauts, and explore how the study of asteroids helps us better understand our Solar System and our planet.
The events are open to the public and hosted in Luxembourg, with the Asteroid Day Festival taking place at Cercle Cité. Selected sessions will also be live-streamed on Asteroid Day’s digital platforms.
Join us for Astronomer for a Night on 26 June and the Asteroid Day Festival on 27 June.
LEARN – How asteroid discovery evolved?
Learning Objective: To learn how asteroid discovery has evolved, from meticulous visual searches to...
Inclusive Asteroid Day: Breaking Barriers and Connecting People Through Science
Promoting inclusive activities on Asteroid Day broadens the reach of science communication and reinf...
100X DECLARATION SIGNATORIES
Queen co-founder, legendary guitarist, astrophysicist
Brian May
American actress, neuroscientist, and author
Mayim Bialik
Actor, singer, musician
Jack Black
Astronaut
Marc Kelly
Artist, NASA Astronaut.
Nicole Stott
Entrepreneur, Actor
Ashton Kutcher
Science educator, television host
Bill Nye
Global recording artist, music Icon, humanitarian
Sarah Brightman
Professor of particle physics, tv host
Brian Cox
Co-founder of Prodea System and title sponsor of the Ansari X Prize
Anousheh Ansari
NASA astronaut, engineer, S.T.E.A.M.
Leland Melvin
SUPPORT ASTEROID DAY
Asteroid Day is a global program supporting thousands of independently organized events on June 30th, provides online educational asteroid resources 365 days a year and produces a 24-hour global broadcast with an all-star lineup called Asteroid Day LIVE from Luxembourg. Your financial support enables us to deliver these programs.
Please consider a gift of any amount help us educate the world about asteroids.
