Is Earth getting a new moon? What to know about the rare phenomenon starting this month
Unlike the existing moon — which has orbited our planet for about 4 billion years — this new floating rock is only expected to orbit the Earth once, beginning its trip Sept. 29 before breaking off from its gravitational pull on Nov. 25. So, will you be able to get a glimpse of the extraterrestrial event?
Earth to Gain a Second 'Mini Moon,' May Return in 2050s
A 33-foot asteroid named 2024 PT5 is expected to briefly orbit the Earth between September 29 and November 25.
Earth Is Getting a New 'Mini Moon' for the Next Two Months, Astronomers Say
In just over one week’s time, Earth will gain a new celestial companion that will stay for two months in the planet’s gravitational cradle. Meet asteroid 2024 PT5, Earth’s latest mini-moon. “It is pretty cool,
Earth will get a second "mini-moon" for 2 months this year
The asteroid was discovered in August and is set to become a mini-moon, spinning around Earth in a horseshoe shape for about two months.
Mini-moon set to orbit Earth is newly discovered asteroid: What to know
A newly discovered asteroid, also referred to as a mini-moon or second moon, is set to enter Earth's orbit temporarily this fall.
Meet Earth's New Mini-Moon Before It Vanishes
You can see the astroid, named 2024 PT5, for a short time before it heads on its way.
Why Earth will temporarily have a mini-moon for two months
A rare mini-moon, a small asteroid temporarily captured by Earth's gravity, will briefly orbit the planet for two months. This 33-foot-long object, while billions of years old, was only recently discovered.
Earth will have a second 'tiny moon' for two months
It won't be there forever, but Earth will have a second moon when a small asteroid begins to orbit the planet later this month, space researchers have announced.
Satellite please: Earth to welcome a temporary asteroid mini-moon this month
Earth is getting a new companion in the form of a mini-moon for a short duration from 29 September until 25 November. Earlier this August, astronomers made a fascinating discovery through the Asteroid Terrestrial-Impact Last Alert System (Atlas) program.
Earth could be about to get a temporary 'mini moon' the size of a double-decker bus
An asteroid the size of double-decker bus hurtling at 2,200mph towards Earth will become trapped by gravity in orbit for around two months, scientists have revealed. The interplanetary celestial object,
Earth to Temporarily Acquire a 'Second Moon,' Scientists Say
Earth will welcome a visitor in a few days as a traveling asteroid is expected to spend almost two months revolving around the planet. The so-called "mini-moon" will be around from Sept. 29 to Nov. 25,
Sources of water and hydroxyl are widespread on the moon, new analysis of maps finds
A new analysis of maps of the near and far sides of the moon shows that there are multiple sources of water and hydroxyl in ...
Earth to get 'new moon' for 65 days from September 29, new study says
Scientists say we are about to get a second moon - for more than two months. The so-called 'mini moon' will orbit our planet ...
Earth only has one moon. Next week that won't be true.
Beginning on Sunday, the planet will capture an asteroid sailing nearby, drawing it in for one loop around Earth before ...
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NASA invites public to design Artemis moon mission navigation tech
The Artemis program aims to land humans on the moon for the first time since the Apollo missions managed to achieve the feat ...
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Thousands Stumped By Mysterious Face Spotted Next To The Moon
According to someone in Scotland, a face can be seen by the moon in this video — now folks from all around the world are ...
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Say Hi to Earth's New Moon. It Won't Be Here Long
A new mini-moon the size of a city bus will soon be circling our planet and hanging out in our skies until Thanksgiving week. An asteroid named 2024 PT5 will enter Earth's orbit this week, get ...
Fly me to the moon, for rocks: Why it matters
Researchers consider studying the lunar surface critical to understanding the origin of the moon, as well as conditions on ...
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Photo of the day: ‘Harvest moon in Haiku’
Tim Pierpoint photo The photo of the day comes to us via Tim Pierpoint and it’s titled ‘Harvest moon in Haiku’. Send your ...