(the estimate time for earth encounter is april, 13 2036)
2007-01-10 18:03:02 · 4 answers · asked by clarenzmagsakay 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Astronomy & Space
Yes.
As of October 19, 2006 the impact probability for April 13, 2036 is estimated at 1 in 45,000. An additional impact date in 2037 has been identified, however the impact probability for that encounter is 1 in 12.3 million.
Apophis crosses our orbit twice every 11 months and we are usually millions of miles away when it does so. However one every 7 or 8 years or so, we are in the vicinity and calculations are needed to establish the (im)probability of an impact.
It is only 320 metres in diameter and whilst that would cause considerable local damage, it would not be an extinction scenario for life on earth.
2007-01-10 18:27:12 · answer #1 · answered by Mint_Julip 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it will probably miss earth.
2007-01-11 02:10:04 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Won't be around to tell you.
2007-01-11 02:05:56 · answer #3 · answered by Voodoid 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
so what if it does, we'll all be living on mars by then
2007-01-11 02:07:57 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋