Summary:
- A new study has revealed that the "God of Chaos" asteroid, also known as Apophis, has a small chance of hitting Earth in 2068. Apophis is a 1,100-foot-wide (340-meter) asteroid that was previously thought to pose no threat to Earth for the next 100 years.
- The study, published in the journal Icarus, suggests that during a close flyby in 2029, Apophis could be affected by Earth's gravity in a way that could slightly change its orbit, increasing the chances of it hitting our planet in the future.
- Astronomers are closely monitoring Apophis and will continue to study its trajectory to better understand the potential risks it poses to Earth. The possibility of Apophis hitting Earth in 2068, though small, highlights the importance of ongoing asteroid monitoring and potential mitigation efforts.