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     • It’s expected to safely pass close to Earth – within 19,794 miles (31,860 kilometers) from our planet’s surface – on April 13, 2029. This will be the closest approach to Earth by an asteroid of this size that scientists have known about in advance. At its farthest, Apophis can reach a distance of about 2 astronomical units from Earth.
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   How far is Apophis from Earth?

   • Apophis is about 1,100 feet (340 meters) in width. It’s expected to safely pass close to Earth – within 19,794 miles (31,860 kilometers) from our planet’s surface – on April 13, 2029. This will be the closest approach to Earth by an asteroid of this size that scientists have known about in advance.

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   How far is asteroid 99942 Apophis from Earth?

   • The value of the reported distance might be somewhat inaccurate around the times of closest approach for objects passing extremely close to Earth. During the next 10 years, the closest approach of Asteroid 99942 Apophis to Earth happens on Fri Apr 13 2029 at a distance of 0.000254 Astronomical Units, or 38,011 kilometers:

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   How big is the asteroid Apophis?

   • Estimated to be about 1,100 feet (340 meters) across, Apophis quickly gained notoriety as an asteroid that could pose a serious threat to Earth when astronomers predicted that it would come uncomfortably close in 2029.

   NASA Analysis: Earth Is Safe From Asteroid Apophis for 100-Plus Years

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   How close will Apophis be to Earth in 2029?

   • On April 13, 2029, Apophis will pass less than 20,000 miles (32,000 kilometers) from our planet’s surface – closer than the distance of geosynchronous satellites. During that 2029 close approach, Apophis will be visible to observers on the ground in the Eastern Hemisphere without the aid of a telescope or binoculars.

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   How close is Apophis to the Moon?

   • That is about one-tenth of the distance between the Earth and the Moon. During that 2029 close approach, Apophis will be visible to observers on the ground in the Eastern Hemisphere of Earth, which includes Asia, Africa and parts of Europe. No telescope or binoculars will be required, unlike for Nasa's 5 March observation.

   Apophis asteroid will not hit Earth for 100 years, Nasa says

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   How far will asteroid Apophis go in 2029 & 2036?

   • Calculations in recent years have proven the asteroid will safely glide past Earth in both 2029 and 2036. In 2029, Apophis should pass at a nominal distance of 19,662 miles (31,643 km) from the Earth’s surface. That’s in contrast to the moon’s average distance of about 238,000 miles (384,000 km). And it’s closer than many Earth-orbiting satellites.

   Asteroid Apophis to sweep close 5 years from tomorrow - EarthSky

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3. science.nasa.gov › solar-system › asteroidsApophis - NASA Science

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   Apophis is about 1,100 feet (340 meters) in width. It’s expected to safely pass close to Earth – within 19,794 miles (31,860 kilometers) from our planet’s surface – on April 13, 2029. This will be the closest approach to Earth by an asteroid of this size that scientists have known about in advance.

4. www.nasa.gov › solar-system › nasa-analysis-earth-isNASA Analysis: Earth Is Safe From Asteroid Apophis for 100 ...

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   Mar 26, 2021 · Estimated to be about 1,100 feet (340 meters) across, Apophis quickly gained notoriety as an asteroid that could pose a serious threat to Earth when astronomers predicted that it would come uncomfortably close in 2029.

5. www.space.com › asteroid-apophis-satellite'God of Destruction' asteroid Apophis will come to Earth in ...

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   May 10, 2024 · In just under half a decade, a 1,000-foot-wide (305-meter-wide) asteroid named after the Egyptian god of chaos and destruction, Apophis, will pass within 30,000 miles (48,300 kilometers)...

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7. theconversation.com › apophis-a-new-european-spaceApophis: a new European space mission could get up close with ...

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   1 day ago · Luckily, Apophis won’t hit Earth in 2029. Instead, it will pass by Earth safely at a distance of 19,794 miles (31,860 kilometres), about one-twelfth the distance from the Earth to the Moon.

8. www.bbc.co.uk › news › science-environment-56547727Apophis asteroid will not hit Earth for 100 years, Nasa says

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   Mar 27, 2021 · On that date, the asteroid is expected to pass within 32,000 km of the Earth's surface. That is about one-tenth of the distance between the Earth and the Moon.

9. theskylive.com › apophis-infoAsteroid 99942 Apophis - TheSkyLive

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   Jan 1, 2013 · The distance of Asteroid 99942 Apophis from Earth is currently 296,035,093.0 kilometers, equivalent to 1.9788723704 Astronomical Units. Light takes 16m 27.467s to travel from Asteroid 99942 Apophis and arrive to us.

10. earthsky.org › space › asteroid-99942-Asteroid Apophis to sweep close 5 years from tomorrow - EarthSky

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    Apr 12, 2024 · In 2029, Apophis should pass at a nominal distance of 19,662 miles (31,643 km) from the Earth’s surface. That’s in contrast to the moon’s average distance of about 238,000 miles...