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Asteroid Named for ‘God of Chaos’ Expected to Shoot Past Earth in 2029

An asteroid the size of a quarter-mile-long cruise ship is set to shoot past Earth on April 13, 2029.

https://science.nasa.gov/solar-system/asteroids/apophis/

Dubbed "Apophis," this space rock is named after the ancient Egyptian god of disorder and chaos. Talk about inviting trouble!

This celestial visitor is expected to pass within 20,000 miles of our planet's surface. While astronomers assure us we're safe, it's still a bit unnerving, especially for those superstitious types, as this close encounter occurs on a Friday!

So, will we witness a heavenly spectacle or face an apocalyptic doomsday? Let's find out.

A menacing space rock:

Apophis measures nearly 1,100 feet in length, making it visible to the naked eye as it streaks across the sky. Talk about a front-row seat to potential disaster!

Heavenly bodies unite:

https://www.esa.int/Space_Safety/Planetary_Defence/Apophis

The European Space Agency (ESA) and NASA plan to study this intruder using telescopes and spacecraft. It's like a cosmic spy game!

Close, but no impact:

Despite its menacing size and proximity, Apophis won't hit us. Phew! NASA has assured us that the risk of an impact in 2029 is nil. Their analysis shows that Apophis poses no risk of crashing into our planet for at least a century. So, we're safe...for now.

Asteroid might cause some chaos after all:

https://www.planetary.org/articles/will-apophis-hit-earth

While Apophis won't collide with us, its close approach might stir up some trouble. Earth's gravity will give Apophis a squeeze, causing potential quakes and landslides on the asteroid. So, Apophis might experience some chaos, not us.

A destructive force:

If Apophis ever did hit us, it wouldn't be pretty. The energy released would equal more than 1,000 megatons of TNT. That's like setting off tens to hundreds of nuclear weapons. Talk about a bad day!

A stony stalker:

Apophis is believed to be made of silicate materials and a mixture of metallic nickel and iron. It's like a space invader from the early days of our solar system, lurking and waiting to strike.

A cosmic shield:

NASA and other space agencies are taking the threat of asteroids seriously. They've conducted missions like DART to test methods for deflecting asteroids. It's like we're arming ourselves with celestial shields!

In conclusion, while Apophis might sound like a villain straight out of a comic book, ready to wreak havoc on our peaceful planet, we can rest assured that it will safely pass us by in 2029. But, in the eternal battle between humanity and the cosmos, NASA stands vigilant, ready to protect us from Heavenly invaders!