Earth’s mini-moon has departed after a two-month ride
13 hours ago · An artistic rendering of Earth's mini-moon 2024 PT5. Image Credit: Gulf News Dubai: Earth bade farewell to a “mini-moon” on Monday (October 25) after it tagged along for …
Earth’s ‘mini moon’ may have been a chunk of our actual moon
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'Mini Moon' to orbit Earth for two months - BBC News
Sep 25, 2024 · A small asteroid is going to be captured by Earth’s gravitational pull and temporarily become a "mini-moon". This space visitor will be around from September 29 for a …
A space rock is about to become Earth’s new ‘mini-moon’ - CNN
Sep 20, 2024 · Earth is about to gain a new “mini-moon,” but it won’t stay around for long. The newly discovered asteroid, named 2024 PT5, will temporarily be captured by Earth’s gravity …
Asteroid will soon enter Earth's orbit as temporary 'mini moon' - NBC News
Earth is set to play host to a visiting “mini-moon.” An asteroid is expected to swing by Earth next week, then spend about two months orbiting the planet as it gets temporarily caught by Earth’s...
Earth will have a temporary 'mini moon' for two months | AP News
Sep 27, 2024 · The mini moon will circle the globe for almost 57 days but won’t complete a full orbit. On Nov. 25, it will part ways with the Earth and continue its solo trajectory through the …
Meet 2024 PT5, Earth’s temporary mini-moon - Astronomy …
Sep 27, 2024 · Earth is about to receive a visitor from outer space. No little green men, alas, but a tiny and temporary moon will grace our skies for two months, beginning this weekend.
Earth will get a second "mini-moon" for 2 months this year
Sep 20, 2024 · Earth will get a second moon for about two months this year when a small asteroid begins to orbit our planet. The asteroid was discovered in August and is set to become a mini …
Earth Is Getting a New 'Mini Moon' for the Next Two Months, …
Sep 20, 2024 · 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 …
A New Mini-Moon Is Being Captured by Planet Earth
Sep 12, 2024 · Asteroids that fail to escape Earth’s gravity and end up orbiting the planet for a time are referred to as mini-moons. Being so diminutive and speedy, they are difficult to spot …