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A Giant Asteroid Will Skim Past Earth in 2029: Scientists Confirm It's Going to Be a Bumpy Ride.

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On April 13, 2029, a 400-meter-wide rock will pass closer to Earth than our satellites. The risk of collision with invisible debris and destructive tidal effects are what scientists truly fear for Apophis.
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Asteroid Apophis will fly close to our planet in April 2029 • Earth's gravity will significantly change the orbit and rotation of this large body • Scientific research may be complicated by the impact of space debris

On April 13, 2029, a 400-meter-wide rock will pass closer to Earth than our satellites. The risk of collision with invisible debris and destructive tidal effects are what scientists truly fear for Apophis.

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Gameblog broke the news on Sunday, August 16, 2026.
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