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This animation shows the distance between the Apophis asteroid and Earth at the time of the asteroid's closest approach. The blue dots are satellites that orbit the planet. The pink represents the International Space Station. (NASA/JPL-Caltech) At a Glance The asteroid will pass within 19,000 miles of Earth on April 13, 2029.Known as 99942 Apophis, it is named for an Egyptian god of chaos and destruction.NASA says there is no chance of Apophis hitting the planet in 2029. On April...