Eiffel Tower-Sized Asteroid to Make Historic Close Approach to Earth
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NASA has announced that the giant asteroid 99942 Apophis, which is larger than the Eiffel Tower, will pass alarmingly close to Earth on April 13, 2029. Despite its proximity, recent precise orbit analyses confirm there is no risk of impact for at least the next century. This close encounter will provide a unique opportunity for scientific study and will be visible to the naked eye in some regions.
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