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.