99942 Apophis - Wikipedia
WEB99942 Apophis (provisional designation 2004 MN 4) is a near-Earth asteroid and a potentially hazardous object with a diameter of 370 metres (1,210 feet) [3] that caused a brief period of concern in December 2004 when initial observations indicated a probability up to 2.7% that it would hit Earth on April 13, 2029.
Apophis - NASA Science
WEBApophis is classified as an S-type, or stony-type asteroid made up of silicate (or rocky) materials and a mixture of metallic nickel and iron. Radar images suggest it is elongated and possibly has two lobes, making it look something like a peanut.
NASA Analysis: Earth Is Safe From Asteroid Apophis for 100-Plus …
WEBMar 26, 2021 · After its discovery in 2004, asteroid 99942 Apophis had been identified as one of the most hazardous asteroids that could impact Earth. But that impact assessment changed as astronomers tracked Apophis and its orbit became better determined.
Collisions could increase chance of 'God of Destruction' asteroid ...
WEB6 days ago · Apophis will come close enough to Earth to be seen with the naked eye in 2029, but a chance encounter with another asteroid could steer 'God of Destruction' space rock destructively close on a ...
'God of Destruction' asteroid Apophis will come to Earth in 2029 …
WEBMay 10, 2024 · In just under half a decade, a 1,000-foot-wide (305-meter-wide) asteroid named after the Egyptian god of chaos and destruction, Apophis, will pass within 30,000 miles (48,300 kilometers)...
Asteroid Apophis to pass near Earth in 2029: What to know - USA TODAY
WEBAug 16, 2024 · A menacing asteroid named Apophis is projected to have a close encounter with Earth in 2029, but scientists have long ruled it out as an impact risk.
Asteroid Apophis to sweep close 5 years from tomorrow - EarthSky
WEBApr 12, 2024 · Five years from tomorrow – on Friday, April 13, 2029 – a relatively large and extremely infamous asteroid named 99942 Apophis will zoom past Earth. It’ll be easily visible to the eye....
NASA prepares for asteroid 99942 Apophis' Earth approach - Los …
WEBFeb 15, 2023 · Jet Propulsion Laboratory scientists Lance Benner, Paul Chodas and Mark Haynes are studying the 1,100-foot wide asteroid Apophis, which will come within viewing distance of Earth on April 13,...
Up close with a stony asteroid - CNN
WEBJul 16, 2024 · A space rock the size of a cruise liner will closely pass Earth in April 2029. While the asteroid Apophis won’t hit Earth, two spacecraft may tag along.
Huge Asteroid Apophis Flies By Earth on Friday the 13th in 2029.
WEBMay 1, 2019 · COLLEGE PARK, Md. — The solar system has a sense of humor: A decade from now, on Friday, April 13, 2029, a large asteroid will streak across the sky — but it's a cause for excitement, not...
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