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.
'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) of...
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. Many...
Apophis - NASA Science
WEBOverview. Asteroid 99942 Apophis is a near-Earth object (NEO) estimated to be about 1,100 feet (335 meters) across. When it was discovered in 2004, Apophis was identified as one of the most hazardous asteroids that could impact Earth. But that impact assessment changed after astronomers tracked Apophis, and its orbit became better determined.
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.
Apophis: The infamous asteroid we thought might hit us | Space
WEBDec 14, 2022 · Apophis is an asteroid that became notorious in 2004 as a potential threat to Earth. Also known as asteroid 99942, the near-Earth object is estimated to be about 1,100...
Asteroid Apophis will visit Earth in 2029. Scientists want to send a ...
WEBSep 13, 2023 · NASA's Small Bodies Assessment Group wants the agency to send spacecraft to visit the asteroid Apophis before it makes a close approach to Earth in 2029.
Planetary Defense Exercise Uses Apophis as Hazardous Asteroid ... - NASA
WEBMay 31, 2022 · The exercise focused on the real asteroid Apophis. For a short while after its discovery in 2004, Apophis was assessed to have a significant chance of impacting Earth in 2029 or later.
OSIRIS-APEX - NASA Science
WEBOSIRIS-APEX is a mission to study the physical changes to asteroid Apophis that will result from its rare close encounter with Earth in April 2029. That year, Apophis’ orbit will bring it within 20,000 miles (32,000 kilometers) of Earth’s surface — closer to Earth than our highest-altitude satellites.
Scientists Planning Now for Asteroid Flyby a Decade Away
WEBOn April 13, 2029, asteroid Apophis will cruise harmlessly by Earth at distance of about 19,000 miles (31,000 kilometers). Scientists are already planning observations and science opportunities for the event.
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