Space rocks make their closest approach in centuries.

April 13, 2029 marks humanity’s most dramatic celestial encounter in recorded history. Asteroid Apophis, roughly the size of three football fields, will streak past Earth at a distance closer than many communication satellites orbiting our planet. This colossal space rock will become visible to the naked eye as it performs its cosmic ballet just 19,000 miles above our heads. Scientists worldwide are preparing for unprecedented opportunities to study a massive asteroid during such an intimate flyby. The event promises to reshape our understanding of planetary defense and solar system dynamics.