Astronomers Rule Out Collision Threat from Asteroid Apophis

Comprehensive simulations confirm Apophis will safely pass Earth in 2029, with no known asteroids posing a collision risk.

Astronomers have confirmed that the asteroid Apophis, once considered a potential threat to Earth, will not collide with our planet or any other known asteroid in the foreseeable future.
Recent simulations of over 1.3 million known asteroids' paths have ruled out any potential collisions with Apophis, ensuring its safe passage during its close flyby in 2029.
The closest encounter between Apophis and another asteroid, named Xanthus, will occur in December 2026, but no collision is expected, and any potential deflection of Apophis' path is deemed negligible.
The asteroid Apophis will make a close approach to Earth on April 13, 2029, coming within 20,000 miles of our planet's surface, but poses no threat of impact.
Astronomers remain vigilant in monitoring Apophis and other near-Earth objects, despite the low risk of collision, to ensure the safety of our planet.