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 ...
What you need to know about Earth's new, temporary mini-moon
But Earth's gravitational pull won't hold it for long. By Nov. 25, the mini-moon is expected to break free and be once again on its way through space. Here's what to know about our new, temporary ...
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Did you know Earth is set to have another moon in its orbit? Here's what that means
Around the world in 57 days. A new moon is expected to be pulled into the Earth’s orbit by the end of September, but the rare ...
Earth gets a new ‘mini-moon’
The Earth has gained new mini-moons before, sometimes for extended periods: Two confirmed examples are a 10-foot-wide ...
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Is Earth about to get a new moon? Yes, but not for long
Earth will soon have a second moon, but it will be nothing like the one we're accustomed to seeing in the night sky. The new "mini-moon" will be asteroid 2024 PT5, a space rock discovered earlier this ...
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Earth's new 'mini-moon' will orbit our planet for the next 2 months
The mini-moon, an asteroid called 2024 PT5, was spotted by the Asteroid Terrestrial-Impact Last Alert System (ATLAS) on Aug.
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New World Record Set With 19 Humans In Earth Orbit At The Same Time
It’s “rush hour” in Earth orbit at the moment. With three new humans arriving at the International Space Station (ISS) ...