Asteroid Apophis Could Experience Surface Changes Due to Earth’s Gravity During 2029 Flyby
In 2029, asteroid Apophis will come close to Earth, potentially triggering tremors and landslides on its surface.
Will ‘Apophis’ Hit Earth In 2029? We’ll Know In 2027, Scientist Says
An asteroid the size of the Empire State Building, named Apophis, could potentially hit Earth in 2029, but scientists consider the chance extremely small.
Understanding Apophis: Key facts about the near-Earth asteroid set to fly in 2029
Once feared to pose a threat to Earth, asteroid Apophis is now a subject of immense scientific interest. Discovered in 2004, ...
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Apophis: a European space mission gets up close with an asteroid set to brush by Earth
A new European Space Agency mission is set to study asteroid Apophis to learn more about how we can handle asteroid threats ...
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Earth's powerful gravity might do a number on the asteroid Apophis
Humans might be worried about what the potentially hazardous, near-Earth asteroid Apophis may do to our planet once it makes a close flyby in 2029. However, what impact will Earth's powerful ...
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Europe Aims to Visit This Large Asteroid When It Brushes by Earth in 2029
A close flyby of an asteroid as large as Apophis happens only once every 5,000 to 10,000 years. Scientists plan to learn all they can.