Asteroid Apophis, named for the Egyptian god of chaos, will pass closer to Earth on 13 April 2029 than many weather satellites do — roughly 32,000 kilometres from the surface — and up to 90% of the world's population may see it with the naked eye
An asteroid the size of the Empire State Building will pass closer to Earth than many weather satellites in 2029
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On April 13, 2029, asteroid Apophis will pass within 32,000 kilometers of Earth's surface. This is closer than many weather satellites. Up to 90% of the world's population may see it with the naked eye. The asteroid is named for the Egyptian god of chaos.
It is roughly the size of the Empire State Building. Scientific American and Space Daily note that this will be a once-per-millennium event. Multiple spacecraft will observe the asteroid during its flyby. The News International and HuffPost UK describe the asteroid's size and proximity to Earth.
Yahoo notes that spacecraft will swarm the asteroid during its flyby. The asteroid's trajectory and visibility depend on various factors. These include atmospheric conditions and the observer's location. According to Scientific American, the asteroid's exact behavior during the flyby is not yet fully understood.
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What is the size of asteroid Apophis?
Asteroid Apophis is roughly the size of the Empire State Building.
How close will asteroid Apophis come to Earth?
Asteroid Apophis will pass within 32,000 kilometers of Earth's surface on April 13, 2029.
Will asteroid Apophis be visible to the naked eye?
Up to 90% of the world's population may see asteroid Apophis with the naked eye during its flyby.
The reporting (6)
- Billions of people—and multiple spacecraft—may see a ‘once-per-millennium’ asteroid flyby in 2029 Scientific American · 1d ago
- Empire State building-sized asteroid to pass close to Earth: What scientists know The News International · 1d ago
- Billions of People Will See Apophis Asteroid with the Naked Eye in 2029 zamin.uz · 1d ago
- An Asteroid The Size Of The Empire State Building Is Set To Pass Close To Earth HuffPost UK · 1d ago
- Spacecraft will swarm asteroid Apophis during fateful 2029 Earth flyby Yahoo · 1d ago
- Asteroid Apophis, named for the Egyptian god of chaos, will pass closer to Earth on 13 April 2029 than many weather satellites do — roughly 32,000 kilometres from the surface — and up to 90% of the world's population may see it with the naked eye Space Daily · 1d ago
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