Posts

Showing posts from September, 2024

What is ‘God of chaos’ asteroid and why Apophis’s trajectory has experts worried? Despite reassurances that a collision is highly unlikely, Apophis remains one of the largest asteroids to pass so close to Earth in recent history.

Image
  **What is ‘God of chaos’ asteroid and why Apophis’s trajectory has experts worried? Despite reassurances that a collision is highly unlikely, Apophis remains one of the largest asteroids to pass so close to Earth in recent history.** Updated: September 9, 2024 08:49 IST The year 2029 is set to witness a cosmic event that has experts and astronomers across the world intrigued and, for some, concerned. The asteroid Apophis, also known as the ‘God of chaos’, will pass remarkably close to Earth. While NASA and other space agencies have reassured the public that the chances of a collision are extremely low, Apophis’s proximity to our planet and its size make it one of the most significant asteroids to ever come this close. This article explores what Apophis is, why it is dubbed the ‘God of chaos’, and why its trajectory has sparked global attention. ### **What is ‘God of chaos’ asteroid and why Apophis’s trajectory has experts worried? Despite reassurances that a collision is