Protecting Earth from Asteroids: The Threat of Apus

🌍Apus, an asteroid the size of the Rose Bowl, will come close to Earth on April 13th, 2029.

🚀It will dip below Earth's communication satellites, making it the closest known object to come near Earth.

🌌Apus will be visible from northern Europe and will look like a fast-moving bright object in the night sky.

🔭The orbit of Apus remains uncertain, and if it goes through a specific range called the 'keyhole', it could hit Earth seven years later.

🙏We should invest in space agencies to study Apus and develop methods to deflect or nudge it out of harm's way.

What is the size of Apus?

—Apus is the size of the Rose Bowl.

How close will Apus come to Earth?

—Apus will come close enough that it can dip below Earth's communication satellites.

Will Apus hit Earth?

—There is a possibility if it goes through a specific range called the 'keyhole', but the chances are very low.

How can we protect Earth from Apus?

—We can invest in space agencies to study Apus and develop methods to deflect or nudge it out of harm's way.

When will Apus be visible?

—Apus will be visible from northern Europe on April 13th, 2029.

00:00In April 2029, an asteroid named Apus will come close to Earth.

01:01Apus will dip below Earth's communication satellites and be the closest known object to come near Earth.

01:32Apus will look like a fast-moving bright object in the night sky and will be visible from northern Europe.

02:30The orbit of Apus remains uncertain, and if it goes through a specific range called the 'keyhole', it could hit Earth seven years later.

06:36We should invest in space agencies to study Apus and develop methods to deflect or nudge it out of harm's way.