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The asteroid 99942 Apophis was set for a possible future impact on April 13, 2036.
However, this data was based on predictions that it would collide with Earth in 2004 and then predictions placed the date as 2029. Further observational data discounted this, and the 2036 date was set.
The chances that the asteroid will strike the Earth is put as 1:250,000
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 14y agoThe asteroid Apophis will come very close to the Earth - about 14,000 miles - on Friday, April 13, 2029. It will miss.
The gravitational interaction between the Earth, the Moon and Apophis cannot be precisely determined at this time; depending on the EXACT orientation and alignment, there is a very small chance that Apophis will hit the Earth on Friday, April 13, 2036. However, we ought to be able to determine during the 2029 pass if the Earth will be in any danger in 2036, and this will give us seven years to move or destroy the asteroid should it pose any threat to Earth.
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∙ 11y agoNever, the world is not going to end. This is a big hoax, don't worry about it because its not going to happen. We survived Y2K, we survived 2003 meltdown, we survived the Swine Flu. There is no logical reason why mankind would suddenly end. Then there would be no purpose to life. Don't believe anything that they say.
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∙ 12y agoNo, Apophis will not strike the earth in 2029 or 2036.
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It won't. It is only the size of a football field. The dinosaur killing one was about nine miles in diameter.
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Will apophis hit earth?
They don't think so, but it will be very close in 2029. There is more concern about the next time it comes by, but that's really not that far off, it will be in 2036. _____________________________________________ When Apophis comes close to Earth (and it will be VERY close on an astronomical scale - below the altitude of geosynchronous satellites!) on Friday, April 13, 2029, it WILL MISS. However, we cannot accurately predict PRECISELY how close it will come, and how the orbit of Apophis will be altered by the Earth's gravity. And when Apophis returns to near-Earth space, on Friday, April 13, 3036, there is a very small chance that it will strike the Earth. However, during the close pass in 2029, we will plant telemetry sensors and radar reflectors which will enable us to track it with perfect accuracy. And if we're smart - and nobody ever accused NASA of being smart! - we will also plant two very large nuclear weapons on Apophis. Then, several months later, when we've had time to calculate its orbit to see exactly where it will be in 2036, we can determine whether one or both of the weapons should be detonated to nudge Apophis into a safer orbit. And if it turns out that Apophis is not going to hit the Earth in 2036, then we can ignore them and watch the pretty asteroid scoot by. And in 2050 or so, we ought to be able to capture the asteroid and move it into a parking orbit, perhaps in the L4 or L5 points on the Moon's orbit. Just think; if this all works out, your grandchildren may live in the Apophis Station!
Will there be a comet or asteroid that comes close to the earth in 2036?
No. There is no comet or asteroid or meteor going to hit the Earth. Most of it is superstition.
Which asteroid will cross the earth in 2036?
Millions of meteors (Shooting stars) [See related question] enter Earths atmosphere everyday. So the odds of one entering Earths atmosphere in 2036 is 100%. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Well in Ripleys believe it or not, they say a meteor will hit, but don't be to cautious about it because there's no reason to. It's just a load of junk, so don't believe it, please.
Is the meteor apophis blue?
First, Apophis as an asteroid, not a meteor. A meteor is an object that has entered the atmosphere. Apophis is probably gray in color.
What is the name of the asteroid that will be near earth in 2029?
99942 Apophis is an asteroid where initial observations indicated a small probability (up to 2.7%) that it would strike the Earth in 2029.Later observations concluded that the asteroid would miss the Earth.The chances are now set at a one in 3 million that it will hit Earth.
How many life species will died out when if apophis hit the earth in 2029 or 2036?
about 60 or 70% of life species plus humans will died out when if the asteroid apophis when if hit the earth that asteroid is size of manhattan same size which killed off the dinosaurs
Is apophis real?
its real alright but dont worry its not going to hit earth its going to pass by the earth so no we wont die!
Will apophis hit earth?
They don't think so, but it will be very close in 2029. There is more concern about the next time it comes by, but that's really not that far off, it will be in 2036. _____________________________________________ When Apophis comes close to Earth (and it will be VERY close on an astronomical scale - below the altitude of geosynchronous satellites!) on Friday, April 13, 2029, it WILL MISS. However, we cannot accurately predict PRECISELY how close it will come, and how the orbit of Apophis will be altered by the Earth's gravity. And when Apophis returns to near-Earth space, on Friday, April 13, 3036, there is a very small chance that it will strike the Earth. However, during the close pass in 2029, we will plant telemetry sensors and radar reflectors which will enable us to track it with perfect accuracy. And if we're smart - and nobody ever accused NASA of being smart! - we will also plant two very large nuclear weapons on Apophis. Then, several months later, when we've had time to calculate its orbit to see exactly where it will be in 2036, we can determine whether one or both of the weapons should be detonated to nudge Apophis into a safer orbit. And if it turns out that Apophis is not going to hit the Earth in 2036, then we can ignore them and watch the pretty asteroid scoot by. And in 2050 or so, we ought to be able to capture the asteroid and move it into a parking orbit, perhaps in the L4 or L5 points on the Moon's orbit. Just think; if this all works out, your grandchildren may live in the Apophis Station!
Asteroid headed towards U.S.?
There is one known asteroid which has some slight probability of colliding with the Earth. (There are no doubt many things on a collision course with Earth of which we are blissfully unaware.) This asteroid is called Apophis. It is a space rock which will pass close to Earth on Friday, April 13, 2029. Apophis will not hit the Earth on that pass, but the worry is that there will be some gravitational perturbation that might cause Apophis to come closer than expected on Friday, April 13, 2037. Current calculations indicate that the chance of a collision is about one chance in 40,000. There are other rocks in space that will occasionally come close. Someday, one of them will hit us. We don't know when.
Will there be a comet or asteroid that comes close to the earth in 2036?
No. There is no comet or asteroid or meteor going to hit the Earth. Most of it is superstition.
What is the meaning of the name apophis?
(mythology) The Greek name for the Egyptian mythological figure. The Egyptian name is w:Apep, Apep.(astronomy) A near-earth asteroid designated with the permanent number 99942. There is a Wikipedia article on W:99942 Apophis, 99942 Apophis.
Which asteroid will cross the earth in 2036?
Millions of meteors (Shooting stars) [See related question] enter Earths atmosphere everyday. So the odds of one entering Earths atmosphere in 2036 is 100%. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Well in Ripleys believe it or not, they say a meteor will hit, but don't be to cautious about it because there's no reason to. It's just a load of junk, so don't believe it, please.
What is the probability the asteroid 99942 Apophis will strike earth?
The answer to this can be found in the links I will place below.
Is apophis a planet?
No. Apophis is an asteroid about the size of a skyscraper.
Will Eris end up near The Earth When And What will be the effects?
NO! It is always further away from the Sun than Neptune which is 30 further from the Sun than Earth and minor planet Apophis. Apophis will come very close to Earth, but it is just 270 m in diameter... If it impacts Earth it causes just a tsunami if it hits the sea.
Is the meteor apophis blue?
First, Apophis as an asteroid, not a meteor. A meteor is an object that has entered the atmosphere. Apophis is probably gray in color.
What is the name of the asteroid that will be near earth in 2029?
99942 Apophis is an asteroid where initial observations indicated a small probability (up to 2.7%) that it would strike the Earth in 2029.Later observations concluded that the asteroid would miss the Earth.The chances are now set at a one in 3 million that it will hit Earth.
