Asteroid Apophis 2029: A Close, Safe Flyby Visible to Billions
Quick Look
- Asteroid 99942 Apophis will pass 31,600 km from Earth on April 13, 2029, becoming visible to the naked eye globally.
- Initially feared as a threat, it's now a research opportunity to study its internal response to Earth's gravity.
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Asteroid 99942 Apophis will pass 31,600 km from Earth on April 13, 2029, becoming visible to the naked eye globally. Initially feared as a threat, it's now a research opportunity to study its internal response to Earth's gravity.