It may be 10 years away, but NASA is already preparing for the arrival of what is being called the “God of Chaos” asteroid, which is slated to skim past the earth in 10 years, according to Express. The asteroid has been named 99942 Apophis.
The asteroid is gargantuan, measuring 340 meters across, and will come within 19,000 miles of the earth’s surface. It’s one of the largest asteroids to ever pass so close to the earth and a collision with it could be “devastating for all life on earth”. No word on whether or not it’ll wipe out all student debt, however.
The asteroid will even get closer to the earth than most communication and weather satellites that are currently in orbit. These satellites are about 22,236 miles from earth.
Meanwhile, the asteroid is traveling at about 25,000 mph, meaning that if it were to be slightly jarred off of its course, it could be a catastrophe for the earth. The asteroid’s size and its proximity to the earth have resulted in it being categorized as a “Potentially Hazardous Asteroid” (PHA). NASA scientists are aware that the asteroid’s trajectory could change between now and 2029, raising potential fears of a collision.
Should it not collide with earth, it’s expected to shine “exceptionally bright” and pick up speed as it passes our planet. It’s moving so fast that it will cross the width of the moon in a minute and will be as brightly lit as the stars.
Some researchers say that the rock is not a concern, however, and that there is just a 1 in 100,000 chance that it strikes the earth. Regardless, NASA has started studying it as it flies past our planet and has insisted it would be a great opportunity to learn about similar asteroids.
Radar NASA scientist Marina Brozovic said: “The Apophis close approach in 2029 will be an incredible opportunity for science.”
Astronomer Davide Farnocchia added:
“We already know that the close encounter with Earth will change Apophis’ orbit. But our models also show the close approach could change the way this asteroid spins and it is possible that there will be some surfaces changes, like small avalanches.”
The asteroid is predicted to first be visible over the southern hemisphere, shooting across the East Coast to the West Coast of Australia. From there, it’ll make its way around the world, crossing the Indian Ocean on its way to the United States. The closest it’ll get will be over the Atlantic Ocean during the evening in the United States. The asteroid is predicted to cross the ocean in an hour and then continue to fly off into space.
Paul Chodas, director of CNEOS concluded: “Apophis is a representative of about 2,000 currently known Potentially Hazardous Asteroids. By observing Apophis during its 2029 flyby, we will gain important scientific knowledge that could one day be used for planetary defense.”
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Just so I understand correctly, the same people who didn’t know that a comet was going to crash into the Sun last week until they caught it on a SOHO camera are now able to tell us with absolute certainty what a far smaller asteroid is going to do in 10 years time within a few thousand miles?
Okay.
My thoughts exactly.
The mainstream blew it on the new solar cycle which was actually took effect last year IMO.
NH used to have some very warm Septembers and frostless Octobers but last summer went to shit quick if you recall.
and if they did know something the probability of the government relaying that information is approximately zero.
“99942 Apophis”
Flip the first three numbers…..
Coincidence theory.
Something else along those lines just for kicks…
What’s the supposed tilt of the earths axis? 23.4 degrees.
Subtract from perpendicular 90.0
GCP, you and I know that it will not impact the earth and kill us all.
If it were named Wormwood… ?
Bring it on baby!!
What’s with the bullshit graphic of the value of an asteroid? Has anyone assayed that rock. What a crock of bullshit.
Raise your hand if you believe “Giant Meteor” would be a welcome relief in 2029 given what the world faces in the next several years.
Anyone?
I actually voted for giant meteor in the last election. It didn’t get many votes.
Let’s develop the technology to nudge the comet enough so it lands on Washington DC.
Maybe we can split it into thirds… one for DC for sure, another for the City of London and the last for Vatican City. The ultimate trifecta!
Let’s catch a ride on that bitch and get out of this shithole!
Great way to Emigrate.
This is interesting as several people have identified October 2029 as a point of particular danger in conjunction with the anti-Christ. Of course, fragments of an asteroid falling into the middle east would put a quick halt to any aggression.
Another religi-tard’ above.
If a dog were to piss on a tree in the Garden of Gethsemane, some bible-tard’ out there would immediately draw references to some scripture and warn that the end is nigh.
If that asteroid hits – a lot of people will say “Jesus Christ”.
S.M.O.D.
Pretty Please!
RiNSe- Indented Servitude may finally get his wish!! OTOH I would not hold my breath for it to happen but secretly still wish it hits DC. HARD……..
Hey T4……..you still trippin’?
Somebody needs to write a book (thriller) about something like this happening, heck, maybe even do a movie!
So in the 2030 election cycle the choices will be Giant Douche, Turd Sandwich, and Giant Meteor. I predict a big win for Giant Meteor.
South Park was the Onion and the Bee before anyone ever started those parody sites.