Astronomy|astrophile|cosmos on Instagram: "Apophis, officially known as 99942 Apophis, is a near-Earth asteroid about 370 meters wide that will make an exceptionally close approach to Earth on April 13, 2029—passing just 31,000 km above the surface, closer than many satellites. Initially feared to pose a risk of impact, further observations have ruled out any threat for at least the next 100 years. Named after the Egyptian god of chaos, Apophis offers scientists a rare opportunity to study an as