On June 6, 2022, two small asteroids will fly by Earth at a distance of only 5 million kilometers. While the rocks pose no danger to our planet, their proximity offers a rare opportunity for astronomers to study these objects up close. The larger of the two asteroids is known as 2022 KP1 and measures roughly 440 meters in diameter. The smaller rock, called 2022 KE3, is only 70 meters across. Both were discovered earlier this year by astronomers using powerful telescopes. As the two asteroids approach Earth, the rocks will be visible to even amateur stargazers using basic equipment. Astronomers from around the world will also train their telescopes on the objects to collect as much data as possible on their size, shape, composition, and other properties. One reason scientists are interested in these asteroids is that they may hold clues to the origins of our solar system. Most asteroids exist in a region of the solar system known as the asteroid belt, located between Mars and Jupiter. However, some asteroids have been nudged out of this region by the gravitational pull of other planets and are now in orbits that cross Earth's path. Studying these so-called "near-Earth asteroids" can help scientists better understand how our solar system formed and how it has evolved over billions of years. It can also shed light on potential risks posed by asteroids that could impact Earth in the future. Fortunately, neither 2022 KP1 nor 2022 KE3 are expected to collide with Earth or any other planet in our solar system. However, their close approach serves as a reminder of the importance of monitoring potentially hazardous asteroids and developing strategies to deflect them if necessary. In recent years, NASA and other space agencies have ramped up efforts to detect and track asteroids that could pose a threat to Earth. The ultimate goal is to develop technologies that could be used to deflect or destroy a dangerous asteroid if one were to be detected on a collision course with our planet. The upcoming flyby of 2022 KP1 and 2022 KE3 is a chance for astronomers to learn more about these fascinating objects and gain insights into the mysteries of our solar system. While the asteroids pose no risk to our planet, they remind us of the need to remain vigilant and continue studying the threats posed by space rocks that could one day impact Earth.