Apophis is a near-Earth asteroid that has captured global attention due to its close approach predicted for the year 2029.

A swarm of large asteroids likely lurking around Venus could one day pose an "invisible threat" to Earth if left unchecked, ...

In a bit of ominous news befitting a Friday the 13th: It turns out that the asteroid Apophis could have a very small chance of colliding into Earth in five years, when it is expected to make a ...

Apophis is projected to pass within 20,000 miles of our planet’s surface on April 13 2029. The menacing asteroid will harmlessly pass by, astronomers say. Apophis measures nearly a quarter of a ...

Astronomers first spotted Apophis in 2004. In these 2013 photos, the asteroid can be seen through various wavelengths by ESA’s Herschel Space Observatory. (Image credit: NASA/ JPL) But we will ...

A team of astronomers believe that our planet’s gravitational pull could alter the surface of Apophis, a near-Earth asteroid (NEA) set to make a close approach to Earth in five years’ time.

In April 2029, a 20-million ton asteroid once thought to pose a potentially catastrophic collision risk with the Earth will fly by our home. Apophis, named for the Egyptian god of chaos and evil ...

The European Space Agency has announced that its new Ramses spacecraft may accompany the asteroid Apophis before and after its safe, albeit rather close, pass of Earth. The space rock, measuring ...

NASA has reported that asteroid 2025 KX8 is approaching Earth. The object will make its closest pass on 4 June. Measuring ...