Further observations eventually allowed astronomers in 2021 to rule out the possibility of an impact when Apophis makes the ...

But, at least for now, we can rest easy knowing that Apophis won’t slam into Earth when it passes by us again in 2029. These new findings have been accepted into the Planetary Science Journal ...

When Apophis passes approximately 31,860 kilometers above Earth on Friday, April 13, 2029 (a date that surely adds to its notoriety!), it will be visible to the naked eye as it moves across the sky.

Astronomers first predicted that Apophis could get close to Earth in 2029, with another anxiety-inducing flyby scheduled for 2036 Jason Hahn is a former Human Interest and Sports Reporter for PEOPLE.

A NASA analysis from 2021 found Apophis’ current trajectory doesn’t pose a threat to Earth. While it will pass close to the ...

If you buy through a BGR link, we may earn an affiliate commission, helping support our expert product labs. When scientists first discovered the asteroid 99942 Apophis in 2004, they also ...

The space rock caused quite a stir after astronomers first spotted it last year on a trajectory bringing it uncomfortably ...

Apophis, a large asteroid measuring 340-450 meters, will pass within 37,000 kilometers of Earth in April 2029. Though visible to the naked eye, the chance of collision remains low. Research ...

SOME astronomical events we see often, like shooting stars, but these are only a fraction of the dazzling celestial wonders occurring over the vast expanse of time. However, there are still four ...

NASA and the European Space Agency are also interested in getting a better look at Apophis before and during its close approach to Earth in 2029. Though both YR4 and Apophis are no longer a risk ...