Apophis, also known as Apophis 99942, is a near-Earth asteroid that has garnered attention due to its close flyby of Earth in 2029. Initially, there were concerns about the possibility of Apophis hitting Earth, with a 2.7% chance of impact in 2029 and a small chance of impact in 2036. However, additional observations have since ruled out the possibility of it hitting Earth in both 2029 and 2036