Apophis is the Greek name of Apep, an enemy of the Ancient Egyptian sun-god Ra. He is the Uncreator, an evil serpent that dwells in the eternal darkness of the Duat and tries to swallow Ra during his …

Nov 6, 2024 · An asteroid the size of the Empire State Building, named Apophis, could potentially hit Earth in 2029, but scientists consider the chance extremely small.

Sep 16, 2025 · The 1,115-foot-wide (340 meters) asteroid Apophis will pass closer to Earth than many satellites fly in April 2029, giving scientists and stargazers a rare front-row seat.

Sep 1, 2025 · With good reason: when it was first discovered in 2004, Apophis appeared to be on a collision course with Earth. While that danger has since been ruled out, this near-Earth asteroid still …

Apr 25, 2017 · Apophis (also known as Apep) is the Great Serpent, enemy of the sun god Ra, in ancient Egyptian religion. The sun was Ra's great barge which sailed through the sky from dawn to dusk and …

Nov 20, 2024 · We will have to wait to find out when Apophis will fulfill his revenge against humanity, or perhaps it will be a completely unknown space body that will unleash chaos on our planet.

Mar 28, 2025 · Apophis completes an orbit around the Sun in a little less than one Earth year (about 0.9 years), and it crosses the orbit of Earth. This places it in the group of Earth-crossing asteroids known …

Jun 5, 2025 · Apophis has been classified as a “potentially hazardous object,” a Near-Earth Object that may be large enough to cause significant damage in the event of an impact. Apophis is not projected …

Nov 27, 2024 · Asteroid 99942 is otherwise known as Apophis, named after the Egyptian God of Chaos. It is about 1,200 feet / 370 meters wide and larger than 90% of all asteroids. It orbits the sun every …

3 days ago · 🌍 Asteroid Apophis approaches Earth on April 13, 2029. How will its close passing affect our tides, weather, and geological stability? Get the details!