NASA Confirms Date for Close Encounter with Asteroid Apophis
NASA announces exact date 'God of Chaos' asteroid will pass close to Earth
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NASA has announced that the asteroid Apophis will pass within 20,000 miles of Earth on April 13, 2029. This close approach will be the nearest by a celestial object of its size in history, providing a unique opportunity for scientific observation.
- 01Asteroid Apophis will pass within 20,000 miles of Earth on April 13, 2029.
- 02This event will be the closest approach by a large asteroid ever recorded.
- 03NASA previously estimated a 2.7% chance of impact, now ruled out for at least 100 years.
- 04Apophis measures about 1,230 feet in length, taller than the Eiffel Tower.
- 05The asteroid's flyby will allow scientists to study its characteristics in detail.
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NASA has confirmed that the asteroid Apophis, named after the ancient Egyptian God of chaos, will make a close approach to Earth on April 13, 2029. It will come within 20,000 miles of the planet, significantly closer than the average distance of the moon, which is nearly 12 times farther away. Initially discovered in 2004, Apophis was thought to pose a potential impact risk, with estimates suggesting a 2.7% chance of collision in the years 2029, 2036, or 2068. However, new radar observations in 2021 have eliminated any risk of impact for at least the next 100 years. This close encounter presents a rare opportunity for scientists to study the asteroid, which is approximately 1,230 feet long, and is expected to be visible to the naked eye for several hours. NASA is currently monitoring around 2,000 near-Earth objects, but the approach of Apophis is particularly significant due to its size and proximity.
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