3I/ATLAS Is Forcing A Rethink Of What We Expect From Asteroid Apophis In April 2029 – Closest Approach To Earth Will Be On Friday The 13th – Visible With The Naked-Eye
As with 3I/ATLAS, the evidence surrounding Apophis suggests safety—but not certainty. The coming years, and especially the final observational windows before April 2029, will determine whether that confidence is earned.
“Apophis will not impact Earth in 2029, but its close approach provides an unprecedented opportunity for scientific study.” — NASA
