Asteroid Apophis, nicknamed the “God of Destruction,” will make a close approach to Earth in April 2029. Although the risk of a direct collision with the planet remains extremely low ...
Not only that, but if the asteroid, which is named Apophis after an Egyptian god resembling a snake who sowed chaos and disorder, were to hit our planet, it would likely happen on Friday the 13th.
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 ...
The Earth is expected to witness a notable celestial event in 2029 as the ‘God of Chaos’ asteroid Apophis may make a super close approach to the planet, a study has revealed. Named after the Egyptian ...
On⁣ April‍ 13, 2029, it will be a significant date for our planet: the asteroid Apophis, nicknamed “God of‍ Destruction,” will ‌pass⁤ at a ⁢surprisingly close ‍distance from ...
Small asteroids might deflect Apophis’s path to Earth Future collisions with Apophis remain unlikely but possible NASA’s DART could be key in redirecting Apophis if needed ...
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