Researchers calculate: Could the dangerous asteroid Apophis hit the Earth?. As of: March 6, 2024, 5:15 a.m By: Tanja Banner CommentsPressSplit The asteroidApophis is notorious, but is there a possibility that it might still hit Earth? A research duo takes a closer look.

On April 13, 2029, it will approach the Earth to within about 31,000 kilometers - that is closer than many satellites orbit our planet.