Asteroid 2025 AL2 to Safely Pass Earth at 2.19 Lunar Distances

The European Space Agency announced that asteroid 2025 AL2, estimated to be 70 to 160 meters wide, will safely pass Earth on August 16, 2026, at 22:04 UTC. Its closest approach will be 2.19 times the lunar distance. This event highlights ongoing efforts in planetary defense and asteroid tracking.