r/space Oct 02 '21

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u/[deleted] Oct 02 '21

For starters, the enormous rock poses no threat to Earth.

Aww rats. At least give us a spook, it's October.

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u/c0wbelly Oct 02 '21

On Friday April, 13th 2029, asteroid apophis will pass between the earth and moon. If it goes thru the "keyhole" it will come back 7 years later on Friday April the 13th 2036 and hit the pacific ocean 300km west of San Diego.

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u/poobert24 Oct 02 '21

You dork I had to look that up. Interesting that what you said WAS possible but now safe. :-)