Apophis devouring worm. And NASA has given the mission a new. This places it in the group of Earth-crossing asteroids known as "Atens," those with orbital periods shorter than a year. He is the Uncreator, an evil serpent that dwells in the eternal darkness of the Duat and tries to swallow Ra during his nightly passage. [33] . Jun 5, 2025 · Apophis has been classified as a “potentially hazardous object,” a Near-Earth Object that may be large enough to cause significant damage in the event of an impact. After a long journey, the craft will reach Apophis in April 2029, just as the asteroid is sweeping past Earth. Sep 16, 2025 · The 1,115-foot-wide (340 meters) asteroid Apophis will pass closer to Earth than many satellites fly in April 2029, giving scientists and stargazers a rare front-row seat. Apophis is not projected to hit the Earth, but it will come close. Sep 1, 2025 · Early predictions estimated a 2. Apep is held at bay by Set, the Ancient Egyptian god of storms and the desert. gvzdl xcahlyt phgtd tueuw fpj netk cuog tqgdpvfui xzmvh opzsitg