The Northern Lights can be seen in parts of the US this weekend. Why are they so active right now? | CNN

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Asteroid ‘God of Destruction’ Apophis Will Come to Earth in 2029 and May Encounter a Small Spacecraft

In just under half a decade, a 1,000-foot-wide (305-meter) asteroid, named after the Egyptian god of chaos and destruction Apophis, will pass within 30,000 miles (48,300 kilometers) of Earth. Scientists…

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