The Spectacular Sight of Apophis: A Near Miss of an Asteroid on Friday the 13th, 2029
In 2004, the asteroid Apophis made its debut into the public’s awareness, and it quickly gained notoriety for its potential to cause serious harm to Earth. Apophis is estimated to be about 1,100 feet (340 meters) across and was given a 2.7% chance of hitting Earth in 2029, drawing a great deal of media attention. […]