How Scientists Are Preparing for Apophis's Unnervingly Close Brush With Earth

Thu, 04/25/2024 - 09:30

In about five years’ time, a potentially hazardous asteroid will swing by Earth at an eerily close distance of less than 20,000 miles (32,000 kilometers). During this rare encounter, Apophis will be ten times closer to Earth than the Moon and scientists want to take full advantage of its visit.

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How Scientists Are Preparing for Apophis's Unnervingly Close Brush With Earth