= Minimum orbit intersection distance
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Minimum Orbit Intersection Distance (MOID) is a measure used in astronomy to assess the potential for close encounters or collisions between celestial bodies, particularly asteroids and planets. MOID represents the shortest distance between the orbits of two celestial objects in space. The concept is particularly important for tracking near-Earth objects (NEOs) because it helps researchers understand the likelihood of these objects coming close to or possibly impacting Earth.
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