Asteroid alert! Apophis to zoom just 32,000 km from Earth in 2029; rare flyby may reveal cosmic secrets

Asteroid Apophis will make a historic close approach to Earth on April 13, 2029, passing within 32,000 kilometers. While initial fears of a collision were widespread, years of observation and simulations have confirmed Apophis poses no threat for at least a century. This harmless encounter offers a unique scientific opportunity to study the asteroid in unprecedented detail.