Asteroid Apophis has the tiniest chance of hitting earth in 2029 – on a Friday the 13th
In a bit of ominous news befitting a Friday the 13th: It turns out that the asteroid Apophis could have a very small chance ...
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‘Doomsday asteroid’ is headed toward Earth – here’s when you can see it with your telescope
But now that we’re here, it would be nice if we could avoid future asteroid calamities, and one of the more threatening space rocks in our neck of the stellar woods is known as 99942 Apophis.
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Scientists once again confirm giant asteroid Apophis won’t hit Earth in 2029
But what those confirmations didn’t take into account was whether or not Apophis would collide with other asteroids along the way. Obviously, if the giant asteroid Apophis were to collide with ...
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Collisions could increase chance of 'God of Destruction' asteroid Apophis hitting Earth
On Friday, 13, 2029, Earth will have a fascinating and intimidating visitor in the form of the "God of Destruction" asteroid Apophis. The asteroid — named after the Egyptian serpent god of chaos ...
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Eyes on Apophis: ISRO is tracking 'God of Destruction' asteroid with a potential 2029 Earth encounter
Apophis, a large asteroid measuring 340-450 meters, will pass within 37,000 kilometers of Earth in April 2029. Though visible to the naked eye, the chance of collision remains low. Research ...
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Opinion - NASA’s asteroid mission to Apophis: Key for Earth’s defense
On Friday the 13th (yes, really) of April 2029, Earth will avoid an apocalyptic event by an astronomical hair’s breadth as the asteroid Apophis, streaks by. It will come closer to Earth than the ...