Asteroid Apophis won't impact Earth for at least a century, NASA finds
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The asteroid known as 99942 Apophis has been considered one of the most hazardous asteroids -- with the potential to impact Earth since its discovery in 2004. Now, scientists have removed it from the risk list after a precise analysis of the asteroid's orbit.
Asteroid 99942 Apophis has been considered one of the most hazardous asteroids with the potential to impact Earth since its discovery in 2004. Now, scientists have revised that opinion after a precise analysis of the asteroid's orbit. Previous predictions noted that the 1,110-foot-wide asteroid might be too close for comfort in 2029, 2036, and it could have a slight chance of impacting Earth in 2068.More Related News