Space surveillance has its eyes set on a very specific date on the calendar. The transit of Apophis, a rocky mass that has captured the attention of monitoring centers around the world because of its size and proximity, is getting closer. Although its name reminds us of ancient deities associated with destruction, current data offer a much calmer and more exciting perspective for cosmos lovers.
According to NASA, it is “one of the closest approaches to Earth ever recorded”. The size of this body, which far exceeds the measurements of monuments such as the Eiffel Tower, will allow it to be detected without the need for binoculars or telescopes from several areas of the planet. The scientific community is eagerly awaiting this date to put all its nighttime…
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