Asteroid Apophis: Asteroid Apophis is going to pass very close to the Earth, which has increased the interest of scientists even more. Apophis is called the God of Destruction and it is going to pass very close to the Earth in 2019. That is, at a distance of 20,000 miles. This will be the first time that such a large asteroid is going to pass close to the Earth.
This asteroid is going to be visible from the eastern hemisphere on April 13, 2029. It can be seen from Europe, Africa and parts of West Asia. This Apophis can also be seen without a telescope. It will appear as a bright streak in the sky which will look like a fast moving star.
It was named after an Egyptian demon
According to the Economic Times report, Apophis is a remnant of the solar system that developed four and a half billion years ago in the asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter. It is said that this asteroid was affected by the gravity of a large planet like Jupiter. Its name is derived from the name of an ancient Egyptian god, who tells about the destruction caused by the asteroid. The Apophis steroid is named after a demon snake that spreads evil.
Could it harm the earth?
Although this asteroid will pass very close to the Earth, it will not cause any harm to the Earth. When it was discovered in 2004, it was described as the most dangerous dwarf planet, but in 2019, its impact will not harm anyone nor is there any chance of it hitting the Earth. But if this asteroid hits the Earth, its consequences can be terrible. It can bring destruction. The devastation caused by this asteroid spreads hundreds of kilometers away from the main site. The energy produced by it is equal to hundreds of nuclear weapons.
How big is its size
Talking about the size of Epiphos, it is equal to five football fields. At the same time, radar data has also revealed that the structure of this asteroid is like the shape of a peanut. It is made of a mixture of stone and iron. NASA as well as other space agencies are actively working on this asteroid.
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