27K views · 172 reactions | A so-called “city the asteroid will strike Earth on December 22, 2032.there is a 1.6% chance of striking Earth. But don’t worry — even though an asteroid this size could be catastrophic, scientists aren’t panicking. But they are watching. Here’s what you need to know about the asteroid, 2024 YR4, and what NASA and other scientists are saying about it. https://cbsn.ws/4aYeWYw #space #asteroid #nasa #astronomy #news | CBS News | Facebook

425K views · 2.2K reactions | Apophis' Crazy Close Approach To Earth In 2029. | Cosmoknowledge | Facebook

APOPHIS ASTEROID CLOSE ENCOUNTER 2029 The asteroid Apophis, measuring about 340 meters across, is expected to make a historic close approach to Earth on April 13, 2029. It will pass closer than geosynchronous satellites, coming within approximately 31,000 kilometers of our planet. While this is an extremely close encounter in astronomical terms, scientists confirm it poses no immediate threat. Observing Apophis will provide a unique opportunity to study the behavior of near-Earth asteroids, thei