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   Could Apophis hit Earth?

   • Shortly after the space rock was discovered, astronomers revealed that Apophis would have an extremely close fly-by with Earth on April 13, 2029, sparking fears that it could hit our planet.

   'God of Chaos' asteroid Apophis could still hit Earth in 2029, study

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   Is Apophis a threat to Earth?

   • Astronomers have long had their eye on the notorious Apophis, which was initially believed to pose a serious threat to Earth upon its discovery in 2004. Further observations eventually allowed astronomers in 2021 to rule out the possibility of an impact when Apophis makes the close flyby to Earth in April 2029.

   Could asteroid Apophis hit Earth? It's still possible, study finds

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   Will Apophis impact Earth in 2068?

   • When Apophis made a distant flyby of Earth around March 5, astronomers took the opportunity to use powerful radar observations to refine the estimate of its orbit around the Sun with extreme precision, enabling them to confidently rule out any impact risk in 2068 and long after.

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

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   Could asteroid Apophis hit Earth?

   • It's still possible, study finds. While the chances of an impact are slightly higher than we thought, the odds are still about one-in-2-billion, according to a new study.

   Could asteroid Apophis hit Earth? It's still possible, study finds

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   What to know about Apophis asteroid?

   • What to know about Apophis: City-killing asteroid to make close flyby to Earth in 2029 It won't be for three years until astronomers will be able to rule out an impact for sure, Wiegert wrote. The peanut-shaped asteroid measuring nearly a quarter-of-a-mile long is out of sight due to its close proximity to the sun.

   Could asteroid Apophis hit Earth? It's still possible, study finds

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   What would happen if Apophis hit a highly populated area?

   • Even though it won't come close to the devastation caused 65,000,000 years ago by the asteroid that wiped out the dinosaurs and two-thirds of all species on Earth, millions of people would die if Apophis hit a highly populated metropolitan area.

   Collisions could increase chance of 'God of Destruction' asteroid Apophi…

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2. skyandtelescope.org › astronomy-resourcesIf asteroid 99942 Apophis ever strikes Earth, how big would ...

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   Jul 24, 2006 · If the near-Earth asteroid 99942 Apophis ever strikes Earth, how big would the crater be? On Friday the 13th in April 2029, a 1,000-foot-wide asteroid named Apophis will pass close enough to Earth (within 20,000 miles) to briefly appear as a 3rd-magnitude star in the night sky.

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3. www.grunge.com › 611337Here's What Would Happen If Apophis Hit Earth - Grunge

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   Sep 21, 2021 · In both cases, a nuclear bomb delivering a fraction of the energy Apophis would likely release exploded over the cities, and about 200,000 people died as a result (according to Newsweek). Apophis would deliver significantly more magnitude of energy than either of the Hiroshima or Nagasaki weapons.

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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 · The near-Earth object was thought to pose a slight risk of impacting Earth in 2068, but now radar observations have ruled that out. After its discovery in 2004, asteroid 99942 Apophis had been identified as one of the most hazardous asteroids that could impact Earth.

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6. www.space.com › collisions-could-increase-chanceCollisions could increase chance of 'God of Destruction ...

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   Sep 16, 2024 · The Planetary Society estimated that if Apophis were to hit Earth it could release energy equal to more than 1,000 megatons of TNT, equivalent to the detonation of tens or even hundreds of...

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

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   When Apophis made a distant flyby of Earth around March 5, 2021, astronomers took the opportunity to use powerful radar observations to refine the estimate of its orbit around the Sun with extreme precision, enabling them to confidently rule out any impact risk in 2068 and long after.

8. www.livescience.com › space › asteroids'God of Chaos' asteroid Apophis could still hit Earth in 2029 ...

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   Sep 11, 2024 · Shortly after the space rock was discovered, astronomers revealed that Apophis would have an extremely close fly-by with Earth on April 13, 2029, sparking fears that it could hit our planet.

9. www.usatoday.com › story › newsCould asteroid Apophis hit Earth? It's still possible, study ...

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   Sep 13, 2024 · Apophis hitting Earth is possible, study finds, but very unlikely. Astronomers have long had their eye on the notorious Apophis, which was initially believed to pose a serious threat to Earth...