‘God of Chaos’ asteroid could hit Earth three years before ‘city killer’ space rock – LADbible
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While NASA and the world tries its best to understand where and when a ‘city killer’ asteroid known as 2024 YR4 could hit Earth, there’s a chance another big lump of rock in space could crash land on to Earth years before it.
Enter the world of the ‘God of Chaos’ asteroid. And yes, it sounds absolutely terrifying. And while 2024 YR4 is expected to have a small chance of hitting our planet in 2032, its cosmic neighbour is set to offer a small threat to Earth in just four years time.
Known as the ‘God of Chaos’ asteroid, its scientific name is after the Egyptian god of chaos, Apophis. And it is much, much bigger than the newer discovery.
Will the ‘God of Chaos’ asteroid really hit Earth?
A study from 2024 suggested that the slim chance of it hitting Earth is still a reality.
And it wont be until 2027 that we will be able to fully rule out the devastating collision, with a study from astronomer Paul Wiegert saying it is still possible until we can officially rule it out.
It’s because Apophis is currently hidden from view in space due to how close it is to the Sun. When it comes back in to view in two years time, experts will be able to give its approach to Earth a more accurate, final run down.
