Which asteroid will approach dangerously close to Earth in 2029 and 2036?

(99942) Apophis
(163693) Atira
(434326) 2004 JG6
(1981) Midas
On April 13, 2029, Apophis will pass Earth within the orbits of geosynchronous communication satellites, but will come no closer than 19,400 miles (31,200 km) above Earth's surface.[12] The 2029 pass will be much closer than had first been predicted. The pass in late March 2036 will be no closer than about 23 million kilometres (14×106 mi)—and will most likely miss Earth by something closer to 56 million kilometres
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