While the internet has been buzzing over the mysterious 3i/Atlas, with some even speculating it could be an alien spacecraft rather than a natural comet, astronomers say the real celestial event worth watching isn't that one at all — it's Apophis.
This massive near-Earth asteroid, measuring about 1,115 feet across, is expected to make an exceptionally close pass by Earth in 2029. Scientists are already gearing up for the rare encounter, hoping it will unlock new insights into how ancient space rocks behave and evolve as they journey through the solar system.
