In 4 years, 2 billion people will be able to witness a unique phenomenon in the sky

In 2029, asteroid Apophis will pass just 30,000 kilometers from Earth, creating a once-in-7,500-years spectacle visible to over two billion people across Africa and Western Europe who can watch it streak across the night sky like a bright new star with the naked eye. This 340-meter asteroid, once considered a collision threat when discovered in 2004, now offers scientists a unique opportunity to study gravitational effects on celestial objects in real time.