Earth will grab itself another moon this month, but only briefly. The "mini-moon" in the form of asteroid 2024 PT5 will stick around for just two months.

A chance encounter with another asteroid could steer Apophis destructively close to Earth during a future passage.

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. On Friday, 13, 2029, Earth will have a fascinating and intimidating visitor in the form of ...

Asteroid Apophis, nicknamed the “God of Destruction,” will make a close approach to Earth in April 2029. Although the risk of a direct collision with the planet remains extremely low ...

On Friday, 13, 2029, Earth will witness a notable celestial event as the asteroid Apophis approaches within 19,000 miles (30,600 kilometres) of our planet. Named after the Egyptian serpent god of ...

Not only that, but if the asteroid, which is named Apophis after an Egyptian god resembling a snake who sowed chaos and disorder, were to hit our planet, it would likely happen on Friday the 13th.

EARTH could collide with its deadly cosmic neighbour, Apophis, an asteroid 1,100ft (335m) wide, should a rare chain event occur, according to a new study. Though it would be a one in a billion chance.

Apophis, a large asteroid measuring 340-450 meters, will pass within 37,000 kilometers of Earth in April 2029. Though visible to the naked eye, the chance of collision remains low. Research ...