Asteroid Alert! Watch as it Passes CLOSER THAN SOME SATELLITES in 2029

In 2029, asteroid Apophis is going to fly by Earth incredibly close. How close? So close that you'll be able to see it with your own eyes! But don’t worry... it’s not on a collision course. In this video, I’ll break down everything you need to know about this historic near-miss and why scientists are still keeping a close eye on Apophis.

From its discovery and initial impact fears in 2004, to how astronomers use the Yarkovsky effect to predict its future trajectory, we’ll explore the fascinating story behind one of the most famous near-Earth asteroids. I’ll also dive into what we can expect during its 2029 flyby, including a mission from NASA’s OSIRIS-APEX probe that will study Apophis up close.

Whether you're a space enthusiast or just curious about asteroids, you won't want to miss this exciting event!

🚀 What You'll Learn:
• The discovery and early predictions of Apophis’s impact risk
• How astronomers calculate asteroid orbits (and what makes them unpredictable)
• Why the 2029 flyby is a unique opportunity for science and planetary defence
• How the Yarkovsky effect can alter an asteroid's path over time
• What to look forward to in 2029, including how and where you might be able to see Apophis with your own eyes!

💬 Join the Discussion: What do you think about Apophis's close encounter? Does it excite you, or make you a little nervous? Share your thoughts in the comments below, and don’t forget to subscribe for more space updates!


CHAPTERS:
00:00 - Introduction
01:04 - Apophis' Discovery & Initial Assessment
03:20 - Latest Predictions
04:40 - Things to look forward to in 2029


SOURCES:
Paul Wiegert, & Ben Hyatt. (2024). Encounter circumstances of asteroid 99942 Apophis with the catalogue of known asteroids. https://arxiv.org/abs/2403.00541

Paul Wiegert (2024). On the Sensitivity of Apophis’s 2029 Earth Approach to Small Asteroid Impacts. The Planetary Science Journal, 5(8), 184. https://iopscience.iop.org/article/10...

Felton, J. (2024, September 6). The chance of Apophis hitting Earth in 2029 may be slightly higher than we thought. IFLScience. https://www.iflscience.com/the-chance...

Carpineti, A. (2024, March 5). Apophis won’t hit Earth in 2029, but could something else send it spinning our way? IFLScience. https://www.iflscience.com/astronomer...