Asteroid 'God of Chaos' to Make Close Approach to Earth in 2029
Asteroid 99942 Apophis, named after the Egyptian deity of chaos, is set to pass close to Earth on April 13, 2029. The asteroid will come within 20,000 miles of Earth, closer than many satellites in geosynchronous orbit. This event will be visible to the naked eye from parts of Europe, Africa, and Asia. Initially considered a potential threat, further observations have confirmed that Apophis poses no risk of impacting Earth for at least the next 100 years. The close approach will provide astronomers with a unique opportunity to study the asteroid's characteristics and behavior. 
