'Once-in-a-millennium' asteroid flyby will be visible to much of the world in 2029
The asteroid Apophis is projected to make a rare, visible flyby of Earth on April 13, 2029, potentially visible to two billion people.
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The asteroid Apophis, measuring 375 metres, is expected to sweep past Earth on 13 April 2029. The flyby may be visible to around two billion people across Africa, Europe, and parts of Asia.
Coverage described the event as a once-in-a-millennium occurrence.
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When will the Apophis asteroid flyby occur?
The flyby is scheduled for April 13, 2029.
How large is the asteroid Apophis?
According to Space Daily, Apophis is 375 metres.
Who will be able to see the asteroid?
Around two billion people across Europe, Africa, and parts of Asia may be able to watch it under clear dark skies.
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A 375-metre asteroid named Apophis is expected to pass Earth on April 13, 2029. The object will sweep past the planet closer than many telecommunications satellites. According to Space Daily, approximately two billion people across parts of Asia, Africa, and Europe may see it move across the sky under clear, dark conditions.
Coverage from Space and Space Daily emphasizes the rarity of the event, describing it as a 'once-in-a-millennium' flyby. Additionally, SpaceWatch.GLOBAL links the event to the evolution of planetary defense. Separate reporting from The Times of India references a past space rock explosion in Siberia that destroyed 80 million trees without leaving a crater.
Future attention is focused on the asteroid's approach in 2029 and the ongoing development of planetary defense capabilities.
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