Rare space event: asteroid 99942 Apophis to pass close by
indy100 — June 23, 2024, 09:00 AM UTC
Summary: In the next five years, Earth will witness a rare event as asteroid 99942 Apophis, measuring 375 meters in diameter, passes close by. Initially a potential threat, NASA now rules out collisions in 2029, 2036, and 2068. The asteroid will come within 32,000km of Earth in 2029, visible to the naked eye from the Eastern Hemisphere. NASA and ESA plan missions to study Apophis.
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