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Asteroid Apophis in 2029: Orbit, Close Approach, and Scientific Significance

On April 13, 2029, asteroid Apophis will pass within about 32,000 km of Earth, an encounter visible to the naked eye from clear-night regions. This verified explainer outlines A...

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Asteroid Apophis: Size, Shape, and Key Physical Characteristics Explained

Apophis is a near-Earth asteroid roughly 340 meters (about 1,115 feet) in diameter, based on radar imaging and optical observations. Early size estimates ranged broadly, but con...

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