The clock is officially ticking. Apophis—an asteroid as wide as three football fields—has a slim chance of slamming into Earth in 2068. Before then, however, the object is scheduled to zip past us in ...

In a close encounter that may reshape its very structure, the asteroid Apophis is expected to experience dramatic surface changes when it passes near Earth on April 13, 2029. According to new research ...

Zooming by at a distance less than 20,000 miles from our planet's surface, Apophis will make history on April 13, 2029, as the closest encounter ever recorded with an asteroid of such magnitude.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. An award-winning reporter writing about stargazing and the night sky. Precisely four years from today — on Friday, April 13, 2029 ...

Apophis is projected to pass within 20,000 miles of our planet’s surface on April 13 2029. The menacing asteroid will harmlessly pass by, astronomers say. Apophis measures nearly a quarter of a mile ...

It sounds like the plot of a Marvel movie, but acolytes are eagerly awaiting the arrival of the Uncreator, the evil serpent that swallows the sun. Don't worry, though: this is asteroid 99942 Apophis, ...

The giant asteroid Apophis will make a historically close approach to Earth on April 13, 2029. Scientists have ruled out any risk of Apophis hitting Earth for at least the next century. The 2029 flyby ...

The asteroid Apophis, also known as 99942 Apophis, will have its historic close approach to Earth on Friday, the 13th of April 2029. With its diameter at approximately 375 meters, this NEA will be ...

The giant asteroid Apophis will make a historically close approach to Earth on April 13, 2029. Scientists have ruled out any risk of Apophis hitting Earth for at least the next century. The 2029 flyby ...

Blue Origin says its Blue Ring orbital transfer vehicle will be able to host more than 3,000 kilograms of payload, operating in Earth orbit through cislunar space. Credit: Blue Origin Rick Binzel had ...