"New Research: Updated Chances of Asteroid Apophis Colliding with Earth in 2029"

The asteroid Apophis is set to pass close to Earth in 2029, but a new study suggests it's unlikely to collide with other space rocks that could alter its orbit and redirect it toward our planet. While the risk of collision is ruled out for the next 100 years, a new analysis of 1.2 million asteroids and comets in our solar system indicates that no such collisions are anticipated. However, there is a possibility of a close encounter with another asteroid named 4544 Xanthus in 2026, which could perturb Apophis' future path. Further observations are needed to confirm the presence of material in Xanthus' orbit and its potential impact on Apophis.