One of the NEAs, 99942 Apophis, which was discovered in 2004, is arriving on (of all the freaking dates) Friday the 13th in ...

Asteroid Apophis will make a historic close approach to Earth on April 13, 2029, passing within 32,000 kilometers. While ...

PHILADELPHIA -- An asteroid named for the Egyptian god of chaos and darkness won't be wreaking any havoc on Earth -- at least not this century. That's the good news from NASA's Center for Near-Earth ...

Among astronomers both professional and amateur, perhaps no asteroid is more notorious than Apophis. If you've heard of Apophis, then you're likely aware of the reputation it gained upon its discovery ...

In a bit of ominous news befitting a Friday the 13th: It turns out that the asteroid Apophis could have a very small chance of colliding into Earth in five years, when it is expected to make a close ...

Asteroid Apophis won't collide with Earth in the next century, but its scientific impact will be tremendous. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s ...

In 2029, a large asteroid will whizz past Earth so close it’ll be visible to the naked eye, but thankfully models of its orbit rule out an impact in the next century. But could collisions with other ...

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Zooming by at a distance less than 20,000 miles from our planet's surface, Apophis will make history on April 13, 2029, as the closest encounter ever recorded with an asteroid of such magnitude.

On Friday, 13, 2029, Earth will have a fascinating and intimidating visitor in the form of the "God of Destruction" asteroid Apophis. The asteroid — named after the Egyptian serpent god of chaos and ...

Apophis is projected to pass within 20,000 miles of our planet’s surface on April 13 2029. The menacing asteroid will harmlessly pass by, astronomers say. Apophis measures nearly a quarter of a mile ...