A Decade of Asteroid Day: See the Events That Lit Up North America!
A Decade of Asteroid Day: See the Events That Lit Up North America! https://asteroidday-uploads.s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/01030244/NA-1.jpg 1080 1440 Asteroid Day https://asteroidday-uploads.s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/01030244/NA-1.jpg
It’s time to explore how North America celebrated the 10th anniversary of Asteroid Day. The United States, Canada, and Mexico all organised events and took inspiring actions to remind the public why understanding asteroids, their potential impact risks, and methods for monitoring them matters more than ever. Let’s take a look at what happened across the continent:
In Canada, the Club d’Astronomie de Charlevoix in Quebec hosted a special skywatching session focused on the Moon’s impact craters. This article explains how observing our natural satellite creates a tangible connection to the story of asteroid impacts throughout our Solar System.
Lunar crater observation activity at the Charlevoix Observatory with members of the Astronomy Club.
We love showcasing the creativity and artistic talents that help celebrate our global movement. A brilliant example is Hamilton-based multi-artist and , who used his unique talents to produce a playful short video in celebration of the day.
Ventriloquist Tasos Nikopoulos
In the United States, major events unfolded in Arizona, particularly at the Meteor Crater & Barringer Space Museum and the Lowell Observatory. Highlights included the Schweickart Prize ceremony, a talk and book signing by award-winning science fiction and non-fiction author Mary Robinette Kowal, a series of lectures, workshops, and a guided tour of one of the world’s most famous impact craters.
Images from special events held at Meteor Crater & Barringer Space Museum and Lowell Observatory in Arizona.
Another important moment was the resolution introduced by former astronaut and Senator Mark Kelly, along with Senator John Cornyn, recognising 30th June as National Asteroid Day in the US. This resolution is expected to increase public understanding of asteroids, planetary defence, and space science, as well as stimulate debate, research funding, and preparedness. May this action inspire other places around the world to adopt similar initiatives.
Senators Mark Kelly (left) and John Cornyn (right), co-authors of the resolution recognising 30 June as National Asteroid Day in the USA
In Mexico, a countrywide celebration saw the mobilisation of museums, planetariums, and astronomy clubs across numerous cities. A rich programme of activities made the 10th anniversary unforgettable. Take a look at just some of the highlights:
Mexico DC – Universum Museo:
Universum Museo
Mexico DC – Museo del Instituto Geología de la UNAM:
Museo del Instituto Geología de la UNAM
Merida – Museo de la Luz:
Museo de la Luz
Puebla – Museo de la Evolución:
Museo de la Evolución
Ensenada – Museo Caracol:
Museo Caracol
Jalisco – Planetario Lunaria:
Planetario Lunaria
Cozumel – Planetario Cha’an Ka’an:
Planetario Cha’an Ka’an
Ecatepec – Destello Estelar Astronomy Group and Centro Cultural y Recreativo de Ecatepec:
Destello Estelar Astronomy Group and Centro Cultural y Recreativo de Ecatepec
Nuevo Laredo – Instituto Mexicano de la Juventud and Glaretum Astronomy Group:
Instituto Mexicano de la Juventud and Glaretum Astronomy Group
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