Asteroid 'God of Chaos' to pass near Earth in 2029

An asteroid approximately the size of three football fields, named 99942 Apophis and nicknamed the 'God of Chaos', is on a trajectory that will bring it very close to Earth in about three years, around April 2029. NASA classifies Apophis as a potentially hazardous object due to its size and proximity, though it is not predicted to collide with Earth. The asteroid is expected to pass closer to Earth than some satellites and will be visible from the ground without a telescope, presenting a significant observational opportunity for astronomers.