In the case of Apophis, further observations eventually allowed astronomers in 2021 to rule out the possibility of an impact when the asteroid makes a close flyby to Earth in 2029 and again in 2036.

Answer: There was some concern a few years ago when asteroid Apophis was discovered in 2004. Astronomers have gotten better ...

There's also no risk during another flyby in 2036, astronomers have said. But now, Wiegert is claiming that the chance of ...

The Apophis asteroid grabbed public attention ever since it was discovered in 2004. It’s big enough to destroy a city and ...

The other is asteroid 99942, better known as “Apophis” — named after the Egyptian god of chaos — which may potentially threaten Earth in 2029, 2036 or 2068. 2024 YR4, which is reckoned to ...

There were fears that it could hit our planet, especially during its close approaches in 2029 and 2036. On 13 April 2029, Apophis will pass by Earth at a distance of just about 37,000 km.

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 ...