Apophis: What you should know about the asteroid skimming by Earth in 2029
Apophis will still pass by the Earth in 2029 – specifically on April 13 – at a distance less than 20,000 miles (32,000 kilometers) from the Earth's surface.
An asteroid is seen falling to Earth, breaking apart in the atmosphere (illustrative).(photo credit: Wikimedia Commons)ByAARON REICH