99942 Apophis - Wikipedia
Apophis is the Greek name of Apep, an enemy of the Ancient Egyptian sun-god Ra. He is the Uncreator, an evil serpent that dwells in the eternal darkness of the Duat and tries to swallow …
2 billion people will be able to see 'God of Chaos' asteroid Apophis ...
Sep 16, 2025 · The 1,115-foot-wide (340 meters) asteroid Apophis will pass closer to Earth than many satellites fly in April 2029, giving scientists and stargazers a rare front-row seat.
Apophis - NASA Science
Mar 28, 2025 · When Apophis was discovered in 2004, it appeared the asteroid could potentially impact Earth in the coming decades. Astronomers closely tracked the asteroid, and now NASA …
Apophis flyby in 2029 will be the first time a potentially hazardous ...
Sep 9, 2025 · In 2029, asteroid Apophis will skim safely past Earth, where it will be visible to billions. For scientists, it's a once-in-a-millennium planetary experiment.
Countdown to Apophis close approach—Cascading hazards from …
Jun 5, 2025 · Apophis has been classified as a “potentially hazardous object,” a Near-Earth Object that may be large enough to cause significant damage in the event of an impact. …
Scientists confirm that the asteroid Apophis will hit Earth in
Nov 20, 2024 · We will have to wait to find out when Apophis will fulfill his revenge against humanity, or perhaps it will be a completely unknown space body that will unleash chaos on …
Apophis - World History Encyclopedia
Apr 25, 2017 · Apophis (also known as Apep) is the Great Serpent, enemy of the sun god Ra, in ancient Egyptian religion. The sun was Ra's great barge which sailed through the sky from …
Will ‘Apophis’ Hit Earth In 2029? We’ll Know In 2027 ... - Forbes
Nov 6, 2024 · An asteroid the size of the Empire State Building, named Apophis, could potentially hit Earth in 2029, but scientists consider the chance extremely small.
Research: Ask About Apophis - Florida Space Institute
Asteroid 99942 Apophis is a near-Earth object (NEO) estimated to be about 1,100 feet (335 meters) across. It was discovered on June 19, 2004, by R. A. Tucker, D. J. Tholen and F. …
Apophis - Wikipedia
The snake on the inside rim is believed to be Apophis. The few descriptions of the origin of Apophis in myth usually demonstrate that it was born after Ra, usually from his umbilical cord.