A rare and dramatic celestial event is set to unfold in 2029 as asteroid 99942 Apophis makes an exceptionally close pass by Earth. Named after the Egyptian deity associated with chaos and darkness, ...
Apophis is projected to pass within 20,000 miles of our planet’s surface on April 13 2029. The menacing asteroid will harmlessly pass by, astronomers say. Apophis measures nearly a quarter of a mile ...
People on the ground in the Eastern Hemisphere will be able to observe the asteroid with their own eyes, weather permitting, according to NASA.