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.
Apophis - NASA Science
WEBThis animation shows the orbital trajectory of asteroid 99942 Apophis as it zooms safely past Earth on April 13, 2029. Earth’s gravity will slightly change the trajectory of Apophis as it comes within 20,000 miles (32,000 kilometers) of our planet’s surface.
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...
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.
NASA Rules Out Earth Impact in 2036 for Asteroid Apophis
WEBJan 10, 2013 · NASA scientists at the agency's Jet Propulsion Laboratory effectively have ruled out the possibility the asteroid Aphophis will impact Earth in 2036.
Asteroid Apophis Takes a Pass in 2036 - Sky & Telescope
WEBJan 9, 2013 · After tracking asteroid 99942 Apophis with NASA's giant Goldstone radar dish, astronomers are now certain that the threatening asteroid has essentially no chance of striking Earth in 2036.
Apophis asteroid will not hit Earth for 100 years, Nasa says - BBC
WEBMar 27, 2021 · Nasa had deemed Apophis to be one of the most dangerous asteroids to Earth after its discovery in 2004. Close calls in 2029 and 2036 were predicted and later ruled out. A slight threat still...
ESA - Apophis - European Space Agency
WEBWhen Apophis was discovered in 2004, the initial observations indicated a small chance that it could impact Earth in 2029, 2036 or 2068. A collision could have been devastating, and so the asteroid was named after the Egyptian god of chaos and destruction.
Apophis asteroid will not hit Earth for 100 years, Nasa says
WEBMar 27, 2021 · Nasa had deemed Apophis to be one of the most dangerous asteroids to Earth after its discovery in 2004. Close calls in 2029 and 2036 were predicted and later ruled out. A slight threat still...
NASA’s Daring Mission To Intercept the “God of Chaos” Asteroid …
WEBDec 27, 2023 · OSIRIS-REx, now OSIRIS-APEX, is on a mission to study asteroid Apophis, utilizing its close approach to Earth in 2029. After successfully returning a sample from Bennu, the spacecraft will observe Apophis, an “S-type” asteroid, providing insights into solar system formation and planetary defense.
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