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'Once-in-a-millennium' event: Approach of 'potentially hazardous' asteroid Apophis will be visible to the naked eye
In 2029, asteroid Apophis will skim safely past Earth, where it will be visible to billions. For scientists, it's a once-in-a ...
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2 billion people will be able to see 'God of Chaos' asteroid Apophis when it buzzes Earth in April 2029
The 1,115-foot-wide (340 meters) asteroid Apophis will pass closer to Earth than many satellites fly in April 2029, giving ...
PHILADELPHIA -- An asteroid named for the Egyptian god of chaos and darkness won't be wreaking any havoc on Earth -- at least not this century. That's the good news from NASA's Center for Near-Earth ...
China proposes flyby mission to asteroid Apophis during 2029 Earth encounter Chinese scientists are proposing using a ...
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This Giant Asteroid Will Fly Closer To Earth Than Satellites And You’ll Be Able To See It From Your Backyard
On April 13, 2029, the asteroid Apophis will pass so close to Earth that it will be visible to the naked eye for over two billion people. It will be the first time in recorded history that a ...
Apophis was discovered in 2004, and initial orbital models indicated a 2.7% chance of it impacting Earth in 2029, triggering early panic. This small yet significant possibility rated it a level 4 on ...
An asteroid the size of a skyscraper is approaching Earth at a sprightly 24,136 miles per hour—and will be at its closest to us in two days' time. The space rock—dubbed "2025 FA22"—is a sizeable 520 ...
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