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

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 ...

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 ...

The European Space Agency has given the go-ahead for initial work on a mission to visit an asteroid called (99942) Apophis. If approved at a key meeting next year, the robotic spacecraft, known as the ...

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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 ...