Asteroid Apophis will pass close to Earth in 2029, offering a unique observation opportunity

obozrevatel.com (Ukrainian)

Asteroid Apophis will pass very close to Earth on April 13, 2029, but poses no threat to humanity. Three international missions, Ramses, DESTINY+, and OSIRIS-APEX, will observe the asteroid's close approach, gathering unique scientific data. The 340-meter wide asteroid will be visible to nearly 2 billion people, offering an unprecedented opportunity for study.


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