In a bit of ominous news befitting a Friday the 13th: It turns out that the asteroid Apophis could have a very small chance ...

But now that we’re here, it would be nice if we could avoid future asteroid calamities, and one of the more threatening space rocks in our neck of the stellar woods is known as 99942 Apophis.

But what those confirmations didn’t take into account was whether or not Apophis would collide with other asteroids along the way. Obviously, if the giant asteroid Apophis were to collide with ...

When Apophis passes approximately 31,860 kilometers above Earth on Friday, April 13, 2029 (a date that surely adds to its notoriety!), it will be visible to the naked eye as it moves across the sky.

Astronomers first predicted that Apophis could get close to Earth in 2029, with another anxiety-inducing flyby scheduled for 2036 Jason Hahn is a former Human Interest and Sports Reporter for PEOPLE.

Apophis, a large asteroid measuring 340-450 meters, will pass within 37,000 kilometers of Earth in April 2029. Though visible to the naked eye, the chance of collision remains low. Research ...