Asteroid Apophis, nicknamed the “God of Destruction,” will make a close approach to Earth in April 2029. Although the risk of a direct collision with the planet remains extremely low, new research suggests if smaller asteroids or space rocks strike Apophis, they may potentially alter its trajectory, increasing the chances of hitting the Earth.

The latest asteroid comes a year after NASA said another asteroid — this one the size of the Empire State Building — could hit Earth in less than 200 years. Related: Skyscrape

The asteroid is around 500 feet and will come within 2 million miles of Earth, which is about eight times further than the moon.