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This 1,100-foot asteroid will pass just 20,000 miles from Earth and scientists call it very rare

Apophis, a massive near-Earth asteroid, is set to pass just 20,000 miles from Earth on April 13, 2029. The flyby, described ...

Asteroid with terrifying nickname to pass close to Earth in 2029

A potentially hazardous asteroid is anticipated to pass close to Earth in 2029. Asteroid 99942 Apophis – named after the Egyptian deity of chaos, darkness and fire – is expected to safely pass about ...