An object larger than about 150 meters that can approach the earth to within this distance is termed a potentially hazardous object. Nasa's asteroid watch dashboard has identified five asteroids set to make relatively close approaches to earth this month.
However, even if the asteroid entered our planet’s atmosphere, it would most likely explode as a bright fireball, causing no harm to the objects on the ground. It was, therefore, named after apophis, the egyptian demon of chaos and destruction.
After Its Discovery In 2004, Asteroid 99942 Apophis Had Been Identified As One Of The Most Hazardous Asteroids That Could Impact Earth.
Still, at less than a tenth the distance to the moon, asteroid 2024 gj2 will miss the planet by the skin of its teeth.
Despite Its Close Approach, Asteroid 2024 Kn1 Will.
However, even if the asteroid entered our planet’s atmosphere, it would most likely explode as a bright fireball, causing no harm to the objects on the ground.
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There's A 1/2,700 Chance Asteroid Bennu Could Hit The Earth, And Scientists Think It Could Happen On September 24, 2182.
To be precise, “72% chance of earth impact on 12 july 2038 (14.25 years warning time).”.
A Nasa System Called Scout Predicted The Impact Time And Site Within 1 Second And About 330 Feet (100 Meters).
After its discovery in 2004, asteroid 99942 apophis had been identified as one of the most hazardous asteroids that could impact earth.