"God of chaos" asteroid will pass close to Earth in 3 years, NASA says

TL;DR

Asteroid Apophis, about the size of three football fields, will pass near Earth on April 13, 2029.
It will come within approximately 20,000 miles of Earth's surface, closer than many satellites.
NASA states there is no danger to Earth or anything on it, and no risk of impact for at least 100 years.
The event offers a rare opportunity for scientists to study the asteroid up close.
People in the Eastern Hemisphere may be able to see it with the naked eye, weather permitting.
Earth's gravity during the flyby could potentially cause minor surface changes on Apophis.
Apophis was discovered in 2004 and is believed to be made of early solar system materials.

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