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Main image: A scaled trajectory plot depicting the positions of Earth, the Moon, and the anticipated path of the near-Earth asteroid 99942 Apophis during its close approach on April 13, 2029. Inset: A close-up view highlighting the proximity of Apophis to Earth (the white bar represents the trajectory uncertainty).
2029: The Close Encounter of Asteroid 99942 Apophis

Asteroid 99942 Apophis, initially posing a significant collision risk with Earth in 2029, has been reassessed as a near miss, highlighting the importance of asteroid monitoring