Why an Asteroid passing by might hit the Moon rather than the Earth
- Publish date: Tuesday، 17 March 2026 Reading time: 1 min read
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There are thousands of asteroids that are observed by scientists in the inner part of our solar system. Periodically one gets too near that people begin to listen. Recent observations reveal that a newly observed asteroid will pass safely by Earth but researchers claim that its orbit would bring it closer to the Moon. Even though it is not a threat to our planet, the occurrence provides scientists with an excellent opportunity to study the behavior of asteroids and the application of impact on the Moon.