Asteroid Apophis, named for the Egyptian god of chaos, will pass closer to Earth on 13 April 2029 than many weather satellites do — roughly 32,000 kilometres from the surface — and up to 90% of the wo

Asteroid 99942 Apophis is set to pass within 32,000 kilometers of Earth on April 13, 2029. This rare event will be visible to the naked eye for nearly 90% of the global population and provides a unique opportunity for scientific observation.