It's Hard to Believe How Close This Asteroid Is Going to Get to Earth

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  1. Durandal

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    Animation depicting how close this thing will pass, with satellites and the ISS included for reference.
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    https://i.kinja-img.com/gawker-media/image/upload/sp2wo89so12ivzpiocae.mp4

    When Apophis flies by on April 13, 2029, the 1,100-foot-wide (340-meter) asteroid will come shockingly close, coming within 20,000 miles (33,000 kilometers) of the Earth’s surface. By comparison, the average distance between the Moon and Earth is 238,855 miles (384,400 km). This will be a rare opportunity to study an asteroid up close.​

    https://gizmodo.com/its-hard-to-believe-how-close-this-asteroid-is-going-to-1834418099
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