Sep 20, 2024 · A temporary “mini-moon” will whirl around Earth for about two months as our planet’s gravity captures a small asteroid named 2024 PT5 in its orbit.

3 days ago · The researchers also say they ruled out any artificial origin, confirming that this mini-moon is all-natural and likely originated with our Moon. This isn’t the first time a near-Earth …

3 days ago · A small space rock that lingered near Earth last year and was referred to as its temporary “mini-moon” may actually be a chunk of the moon that chipped off thousands of …

Oct 4, 2024 · A so-called “mini moon” will join our actual moon in circling the planet until Nov. 25. What exactly is the mini moon? It’s actually a small asteroid –– only 33 meters across, the size …

Sep 27, 2024 · The mini moon is actually an asteroid about the size of a school bus at 33 feet (10 meters). When it whizzes by Earth on Sunday, it will be temporarily trapped by our planet’s …

Nov 25, 2024 · Earth is bidding farewell to a tiny asteroid that joined its orbit for nearly two months. The asteroid, known as 2024 PT5, is set to be drawn away from Earth by the powerful …

Earth is going to have its very own mini-moon from 29 September until 25 November. The regular Moon’s new, temporary friend is 2024 PT₅, an asteroid captured from the Arjuna asteroid …

Nov 13, 2024 · For the past couple of weeks, Earth's orbit has been home to a "mini-moon" the size of a city bus. The celestial object is more than just a guest staying over for a quick visit. …

Sep 30, 2024 · On Sunday (Sept. 29), Earth captured a "second moon" that will accompany our planet on its journey around the sun for the next two months. The clingy space rock is actually …

Sep 17, 2024 · This month, Earth will grab itself a second moon in the form of the tiny asteroid 2024 PT5. Unlike the moon, Earth's primary companion which has accompanied our planet for …