Asteroid Apophis Could Experience Surface Changes Due to Earth’s Gravity During 2029 Flyby

Asteroid Apophis Could Experience Surface Changes Due to Earth’s Gravity During 2029 Flyby

In April 2029, asteroid Apophis will pass exceptionally close to Earth—at just 20,000 miles away, closer than many satellites. The encounter may trigger significant physical changes on the asteroid’s surface due to Earth’s gravitational pull, potentially causing landslides and tremors, according to a recent study. Apophis, a 340-meter, peanut-shaped asteroid…