An asteroid, pulled into Earth’s orbit, is sometimes known as a ‘mini-moon.’ You’ll need a telescope to view it.
( KTLA) — Earth will soon have two moons, but not for long. According to a study published in the journal Research Notes of ...
Though the mini-moon will only be in Earth’s orbit for about two months, it’ll stay close to the planet for a few months, ...
For nearly two months this year, Earth’s moon will have company — a second moon. Technically, it isn’t a second moon, but ...
Here’s what to know about our new, temporary celestial neighbor. Earth has a large gravitational pull. So it’s not uncommon ...
A “second moon” will pass by Earth, but not for so long. According to a study published by the American Astronomical Society, ...
The Earth has had mini-moons before this one. The researchers stated in their publication that there were two mini-moon events in 1981 and 2022. The researchers mentioned that they anticipate the ...
Earth will welcome a new celestial neighbour: a 'mini-moon' named 2024 PT5. This small asteroid, roughly 10 meters (32 feet) ...
According to a study published in the Research Notes of the American Astronomical Society, the asteroid will be captured by ...
On September 29, 2024, the Earth will have a temporary “second Moon” for two months as an asteroid called 2024 PT5, ...
2024 PT5 will be a temporary visitor, arriving in September and flying off again in November.