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Earth Will Get A Second Moon This Month
Earth Is Getting Another Moon This September, But Only for Two Months
Between Sept. 29 and Nov. 25 2024, an asteroid from the Near-Earth object (NEO) population will be briefly pulled into orbit by the planet, resulting in what astronomers call a "mini-moon," per Research Notes of the American Astronomical Society findings published by Carlos and Raúl de la Fuente Marcos.
Temporary ‘Mini-Moon’ Will Begin To Orbit Earth Next Week: What To Know
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, making its closest approach in January 2025, after which it’s expected to make a return to the planet’s orbit in 2055, according to the study.
Earth will get a ‘mini-moon’ for nearly 2 months
A tiny asteroid will begin to orbit Earth starting Sept. 29 and will essentially act as a mini-moon, according to a new study.
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Astronomers worried by launch of five new super-bright satellites
Five satellites due to launch this week could be brighter than most stars, and astronomers fear the growth of such ...
WKU Public Radio
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More satellites are making stars harder to see
More and more satellites are orbiting the earth. Grant Tremblay of the American Astronomical Society tells NPR's Scott Simon they are making stars harder to see and study.
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