On 13 April 2029, a roughly 375-metre asteroid named Apophis will pass closer to Earth than some of our own satellites — just 32,000 kilometres above the surface — and new calculations suggest up to 90% of humanity could potentially see it cross the sky w
A 375-metre asteroid will pass closer to Earth than some satellites in 2029, potentially visible to 90% of humanity.
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What is the size of asteroid Apophis?
Asteroid Apophis is roughly 375 metres in size.
How close will asteroid Apophis come to Earth?
On 13 April 2029, asteroid Apophis will pass just 32,000 kilometres above Earth's surface.
Will asteroid Apophis impact Earth?
According to NASA, asteroid Apophis will not impact Earth.
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On 13 April 2029, asteroid Apophis will pass just 32,000 kilometres above Earth's surface. This trajectory is the result of new calculations that refine earlier predictions. The asteroid's proximity will make it visible to up to 90% of humanity, according to NASA. However, the agency has also reassured that Apophis will not impact Earth.
The asteroid's visibility has sparked widespread interest. VICE notes the rarity of such a close flyby. ColombiaOne.com and Space Daily focus on NASA's reassurances about the asteroid's trajectory. Inside Outer Space and portalnews.co discuss the potential impact scenarios and the asteroid's return.
The exact visibility and potential impact of Apophis remain subjects of interest. NASA's assurances contrast with discussions of impact scenarios. The asteroid's trajectory and visibility will be key areas of focus as the 2029 flyby approaches.
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Coverage (5)
- Earth Is Getting a Front-Row Seat to One of the Rarest Asteroid Flybys Ever VICE · 6h ago
- NASA Says the “Doomsday Asteroid” Won’t Hit Earth After All ColombiaOne.com · 6h ago
- Exercise Caution! Asteroid Impact Scenario Inside Outer Space · 6h ago
- El asteroide que puso en alerta al mundo volverá a acercarse a la Tierra: esto pasará en 2029 portalnews.co · 6h ago
- On 13 April 2029, a roughly 375-metre asteroid named Apophis will pass closer to Earth than some of our own satellites — just 32,000 kilometres above the surface — and new calculations suggest up to 90% of humanity could potentially see it cross the sky w Space Daily · 6h ago
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