Asteroid Apophis to pass 19,400 miles from Earth on April 13, 2029

On Friday, April 13, 2029, asteroid Apophis will pass about 19,400 miles above Earth — closer than geostationary satellites — and will be visible to the naked eye.

• Apophis will come within 19,400 miles of Earth on April 13, 2029
• That is closer than the ~35,800 km geostationary orbit
• The asteroid will be visible without a telescope