One of the most dangerous celestial bodies, the Aphophis Meteoriteis studied by the POT since its discovery in 2004, due to its potential for impact with the Landso researchers are currently revealing the date on which the feared event is scheduled.
Aphophis Meteoritenamed this way, in reference to the mythology of ancient Egypt, which mentions that this snake personified chaos and evil, it is also known as 99942 and according to data from the POT It measures around 340 meters wide. This meteorite It is classified as type S or stony formed by silicate or rocky materials and a mixture of metallic nickel and iron.
This is the date on which the Aphophis Meteorite could impact the Earth
Since 2021 researchers from the POTthey used the 70-meter radio antenna to track the movement of the meteorite Apophis, by which they concluded if it existed date in which I could impact with the Land. “That there is no risk of it impacting the planet for at least a century.”
Likewise, they ruled out that there is a risk of impact in 2029 and in 2068, since according to Davide Farnocchia of the Center for Near Object Studies Land (CNEOS) of the Pot. “An impact in 2068 is no longer possible and our calculations do not show any risk of impact for at least the next 100 years”.
Researchers determined that there could be a risk of impact if the Aphophis Meteorite collide with another celestial body. “Even now that we know it is on track to miss us by a safe margin, astronomers remain alert. It is the asteroid that we simply cannot stop observing.” However, according to the POT The asteroid is expected to pass close to the surface of the Land31,860 kilometers in the date from April 13, 2029.