Earth is about to gain a new "mini-moon," but it won't stay around for long. The newly discovered asteroid, named 2024 PT5, ...
The Earth is getting a second "moon" later this month, but it won't be sticking around for long.
Earth's orbit will capture a bus-sized asteroid later this month, giving us a second moon for about two months.
(CNN) — Earth is about to gain a new “mini-moon,” but it won’t stay around for long. The newly discovered asteroid, named ...
Here’s what to know about our new, temporary celestial neighbor. Earth has a large gravitational pull. So it’s not uncommon ...
It’s an exciting time for astronomy enthusiasts as Earth will temporarily get a second moon for almost two months. A recent ...
This new floating rock is only expected to orbit the Earth once, beginning its trip Sept. 29 before breaking off from its ...
When the new mini-moon comes around, however, most people will probably not get to witness it: “The object is too small and ...
The asteroid was discovered in August and is set to become a mini-moon, spinning around Earth in a horseshoe shape for about ...
Experts say the small asteroid will start its trek around our planet in late September but doesn't pose any threat.
( KTLA) — Earth will soon have two moons, but not for long. According to a study published in the journal Research Notes of the American Astronomical Society (AAS), the “moon” in question is a ...