Asteroid Apophis to Make Close Earth Approach in 2029

NASA has announced that the Eiffel Tower-sized asteroid Apophis is projected to pass closer to Earth than many satellites in 2029. Despite some alarmist reports, the agency confirms it will not collide with the planet.

4 May, 21:13 — 4 May, 21:13

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Eiffel Tower-sized asteroid Apophis to pass closer to Earth than many satellites in 2029, NASA says

A potentially hazardous asteroid named Apophis will fly unusually close to Earth on April 13, 2029, but NASA says there is no risk of impact.

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Eiffel Tower-sized asteroid Apophis to pass closer to Earth than many satellites in 2029, NASA says

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Eiffel Tower-sized asteroid Apophis to pass closer to Earth than many satellites in 2029, NASA says

Një asteroid do të përplaset me Tokën, NASA njofton datën

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