When it was first discovered 20 years ago, it was thought that Apophis had a relatively high chance of colliding with us.
Astronomers will have the opportunity to study the enormous space rock when it passes us by in March.
NASA is making preparations to study a large asteroid that is expected to pass within 19,000 miles of Earth.
Infamous asteroid Apophis is in with a chance of hitting the Earth in just over 50 years time.
In December 2004 Apophis was shaping up to be a major concern, but is that still the case now ?
Scientists have proposed a spacecraft that could prevent an asteroid from colliding with the Earth.
The answer is most likely 'no' however its exact path may be more complicated than previously thought.