Asteroid Flyby Quiz

What event in 2013 increased interest in asteroids?

• A large asteroid hitting the Moon

• An asteroid explosion over Russia

• A comet passing close to Earth

• A meteor shower in the United States

How far will asteroid 1998 QE2 be from Earth at its closest approach?

• 20 million kilometers

• 5.8 million kilometers

• 10 million kilometers

• 15 million kilometers

What makes asteroid 1998 QE2's surface unique?

• It has a metallic surface

• It is brighter than most asteroids

• It is covered in ice

• It reflects only 6% of sunlight

What is one of the goals of NASA's OSIRIS-REx mission?

• To observe asteroids from the Moon

• To study the Sun's impact on asteroids

• To capture and relocate an asteroid

• To land astronauts on an asteroid

When is the best time to observe asteroid 1998 QE2?

• During the second week of June

• During the first week of June

• During the last week of June

• During the last week of May