There's also no risk during another flyby in 2036, astronomers have said. But now, Wiegert is claiming that the chance of ...

On Friday the 13th (yes, really) of April 2029, Earth will avoid an apocalyptic event by an astronomical hair’s breadth as the asteroid Apophis, streaks by. It will come closer to Earth than the ...

The other is asteroid 99942, better known as “Apophis” — named after the Egyptian god of chaos — which may potentially threaten Earth in 2029, 2036 or 2068. 2024 YR4, which is reckoned to ...

There were fears that it could hit our planet, especially during its close approaches in 2029 and 2036. On 13 April 2029, Apophis will pass by Earth at a distance of just about 37,000 km.

But what those confirmations didn’t take into account was whether or not Apophis would collide with other asteroids along the way. Obviously, if the giant asteroid Apophis were to collide with ...

The latest update has resulted in the probability of a potential collision with the city-destroying space rock surpassing the threat once posed by 99942 Apophis, aka the ‘God of Chaos’ asteroid.

Apophis, a large asteroid measuring 340-450 ... scientists are exploring deflection strategies in case future passes in 2036 or 2068 show any risk. 'A new eye on the Sun': NASA's PUNCH to track ...

On Friday the 13th (yes, really) of April 2029, Earth will avoid an apocalyptic event by an astronomical hair’s breadth as the asteroid Apophis, streaks by. It will come closer to Earth than the ...