NASA is closely tracking asteroid Apophis, a massive Near-Earth Object that could cause widespread destruction if it collides with Earth.

NASA is closely monitoring asteroid 99942 Apophis, nicknamed the ‘God of Chaos,’ as it makes a close pass by Earth today. Although Apophis will stay at a safe distance, scientists are studying potential gravitational effects,

The space rock, known as 2024 VM1, will fly past our planet on Wednesday at a minimum distance of around 193,000 miles.

The asteroid Apophis, nicknamed the "God of Chaos," is set to pass by Earth on November 13th. While scientists assure it poses no immediate threat, its size and proximity have made it a focal point in asteroid studies.

Nasa's Near-Earth Object Studies Center has been closely observing Asteroid Apophis for nearly two decades. Scientists emphasise that there isn't any collision risk till the next hundred years