The post Experts Thought The Asteroid Apophis Would Hit Earth, But Now It Will Be Studied Closely As It Passes By In 2029 first on TwistedSifter.

The asteroid will then be ten times closer than the Moon, closer than geostationary satellites (at an altitude of 36,000 kilometers). DEFLECTION OF APOPHIS DURING ITS PASS BY THE EARTH IN 2029.

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

Another red-flagged rock is the hefty “god of chaos” asteroid Apophis, which will pass closer to Earth than some satellites in 2029.

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 ...

Astronomers said the threat posed by Asteroid 2024 YR4 now exceeds the threat posed by the widely known 2004 Apophis asteroid. YR4 still has a 97% chance of missing Earth, but the 3.1% chance it will ...

The rating meant that the asteroid merited astronomers’ attention and tracking. Apophis reached a 4 because ... set to make a close flyby of Earth in 2029 that will be studied by multiple ...

The asteroid, measuring between 130 to 300 feet ... NASA and the European Space Agency also are interested in getting a better look at Apophis before and during its close approach to Earth in 2029.

The odds that asteroid 2024 YR4 will crash into ... Apophis before and during its close approach to Earth in 2029. Though both YR4 and Apophis are no longer a risk to Earth, astronomers maintain ...

Astronomers said the threat posed by Asteroid 2024 YR4 now exceeds the threat posed by the widely known 2004 Apophis asteroid. YR4 still has a 97% chance of missing Earth, but the 3.1% chance it ...