APOPHIS ASTEROID CLOSE ENCOUNTER 2029 The asteroid Apophis, measuring about 340 meters across, is expected to make a historic close approach to Earth on April 13, 2029. It will pass closer than geosynchronous satellites, coming within approximately 31,000 kilometers of our planet. While this is an extremely close encounter in astronomical terms, scientists confirm it poses no immediate threat. Observing Apophis will provide a unique opportunity to study the behavior of near-Earth asteroids, thei