Will Apophis Hit Earth In 2029 Or 2036?

Will Apophis Hit Earth In 2029 Or 2036?
Scientists have long monitored the trajectory of the asteroid Apophis, continually updating its chances of an Earth impact. These calculations have evolved, capturing the attention of both the scientific world and the public. The question remains: Will Apophis simply pass by Earth, or is it a harbinger of a significant event that could alter our planet?

00:00 - Introduction
Named after the Egyptian god of chaos, this 370-meter asteroid, once considered a distant object of no concern, is now recognized for its potential to come alarmingly close to our planet.

00:41 - Can Apophis Hit Earth
Early predictions gave it a 2.7% chance of hitting Earth in 2029, which was quite alarming.

02:24 - Potential Impact Scenarios
If an asteroid like Apophis hit Earth. It could unleash over 1,150 megatons of TNT, way more than the biggest nuclear bomb. If it hit the ocean, it could cause huge tsunamis and destroy coastal cities. A hit on land could wipe out big cities and throw debris into the air, changing the climate and temperature.

04:19 - NASA's Analysis and Observations
NASA's careful studies and constant watch have given us good news: Earth won't be in danger from Asteroid Apophis for at least 100 years. Thanks to advanced radar technology and continuous monitoring, we're now certain of its path.

05:59 - 2029 and 2036 Approach
As Apophis gets closer, it will pass over the Indian Ocean, Africa, and the Atlantic. It will be bright enough to see without telescopes from the Eastern Hemisphere.
People will see Apophis in the sky when it's closest to Earth, about 20,000 miles up. This is a rare chance to see such an event with the naked eye.

06:58 - Possible Asteroid Quakes
The flyby might also cause asteroid quakes—small shakes from Earth's gravity. These could tell us what's inside Apophis and help predict where it will go next.

07:28 - Planetary Defence
Scientists have some ideas and are starting to try them out. The main ways to do this are hitting the asteroid to push it away, using a spacecraft's gravity to pull it off course, or using nuclear blasts to nudge it.

07:59 - Kinetic Impactor Method
It involves crashing a spacecraft into an asteroid on purpose to change its path just a little.

08:30 - Gravity Tractor Method
It's about having a spacecraft fly near an asteroid for a long time. The small gravitational force between them can slowly change the asteroid's path, moving it.

08:51 - Nuclear Deflection
Nuclear deflection is a method used only if all else fails. It doesn't mean destroying the asteroid, as that could break it into dangerous pieces. Rather, a nuclear blast would happen close to the asteroid. The blast's heat and energy would turn part of the asteroid into vapour. This vapour pushes the asteroid onto a different path.

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[rexdenemo]

Hi folks,
Apophis only needs a little push in the wrong direction to alter its safe miss past us on Friday the 13th 2029, in order to become a real problem.
I would feel a lot more comfortable if we had an Asteroid Moving Module attached to Apophis already.
Watch the NOVA Episode "Asteroid: Doomsday or Payday", or, read about " Mighty Mouse", ACME International's Asteroid Moving Module in "Voison's Boomerang".
Sincerely,
Robin

[GreenTea-vyfj]

The path of Apophis is between the earth or moon. That is only the path. We should pray that gravity doesn’t pull too hard on April 13 2029

[zolotozvezda]

Time to call in the best oil drillers on the planet.

[alderringer]

NASA would never tell us if it was going to hit. Can you imagine the chaos?? I find it interesting it was only discovered 20 years ago when its been out there all along, ( and by people that don't work for NASA). Why is

[Brian-trgz]

Given the recent growth of international moon missions, I am not sure if its not going to hit us.
If Apophis really were to hit us, they would never tell us.

[miken]

NASA doesn't calculate for unplanned events which is generally when disasters happen, what if that asteroid hits one of those geosynchronous satellites and knocks Apophis off course, it is passing close enough and the world has a lot of satellites up there. Just like a pool table, a satellite acting like a cue ball at 7000 MPH hitting the eight ball (Apophis) and deflecting it towards Earth.

[Wewazkangs]

Just rub some dirt in it and walk it off.

[chrisrobertson]

2029..because joint space agency will change its trajectory breaking it up ..huge piece will hit pacific ocean..

[scruffybearbreaks]

According to a National geographic magazine from a decade ago. It states that an asteroid will pass close to earth in 2029 on its way to slingshot around our sun and on the return trip from the sun it will hit earth head on in 2032. Good luck.

[Dreez]

Every time Apophis passes earth, it's trajectory must be affected to the point where the next time it passes, it will be closer and closer,
and at one point it will inevitable hit earth . Considering it passed earth very close in 2024, i believe it's trajectory was affected and it will hit earth.

[DAWOL-fsve]

Probably why nations all around the world are in a mad rush to build moon bases and colonize Mars. Coincidence?

[AnnaWard-njpk]

If the world does end that day I want everybody to take shelter but I'm staying behind I would risk my life for others life to save theirs never gonna get married or have kids anyway so I have nothing to lose

[LouLikestowatch]

I can't imagine they would tell us anyway if it was going to hit earth. Imagine the panic over the world. Would we even know where it will hit?

[TageLehto]

Nasa should hitch a ride with that rock to view our solar system from a different perspective.

[JayHaskins]

Apophis won’t be traveling alone. It will bring its children with it. I’m betting trouble.

[ryandevine]

This asteroid is barely 400m wide. If there was a good chance of it hitting itd get blown up before it even gets close to Earth.

[Widelensdailylearning]

It will hit....and we can't enjoy by seeing it..we will pray 🙏

[bobbycone]

Need to get some modules on this thing when it passes by in 2029 to push that sucker far enough away so it doesn't come back in 2036 and wack us

[hermes]

Thanks for the information. Planet Hercolubus is approaching Earth, it is 5 or 6 times larger than Jupiter, it is a giant that will cause: earthquakes, floods, cyclones, ... and there is nothing that can divert it. To save ourselves from the cataclysms that will come, there is only one way: the elimination of our psychological defects. The key is in the book "Hercolubus or Red Planet" by V.M. Rabolú. It can be read in PDF in several languages.

[HansZarkovPhD]

Heading to west tenessee away from the coast that week.