CroatiaThe asteroid Apophis, officially designated 99942 Apophis, will pass very close to Earth on April 13, 2029, and will be visible to the naked eye from many parts of the world. Scientists have already created detailed maps showing when and where it will be visible, estimating that around 90% of the global population—approximately 7.6 billion people—will be able to see it. The event will occur at a safe distance of approximately 31,600 kilometers above the northern Atlantic Ocean, within the orbit of geostationary satellites but far from any risk of collision with Earth. It will appear as a slow-moving bright point in the sky, moving at a rate comparable to the width of a full moon per minute during its closest approach. The visibility will vary by region, with the best viewing conditions expected over Africa, Asia, eastern South America, and parts of Europe. This will be the first time in human history that such a large asteroid passing close to Earth has been predicted well in advance.
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