The state company Roscosmos has estimated the probability of a collision of the asteroid Apophis with Earth.
The department's official Telegram channel notes that the results of observations of the celestial body have clarified the parameters of its orbital motion, which has increased the reliability of predictions of its approach to Earth.
As the representatives of Roscosmos note, the information received indicates that the probability of an asteroid collision with the planet is “ very, very small. & # 39; & # 39;
It is also noted that the department has received reports of the discovery of a new 2021 UL17 asteroid.
According to preliminary calculations, a dangerous approach of a celestial body with Earth may occur on April 5, 2095, but currently the probability of a collision is only 0.02%.
Earlier it was also reported that Comet C/2021 A1 (Leonard) on January 3 flew a minimum distance from the Sun and left the solar system.