Earth has caught a 'second moon,' scientists say | Space
WEB5 days ago · NASA scientists calculated that Earth should have captured a "second moon" on Sunday (Sept. 29). The "mini-moon" is actually the tiny asteroid 2024 PT5, which usually orbits the sun as part...
Asteroid will soon enter Earth's orbit as temporary 'mini moon' - NBC News
WEBSep 23, 2024 · A school-bus-sized asteroid is expected to spend about two months orbiting Earth as a "mini moon" as it gets temporarily caught by Earth’s gravity.
'Mini-moon' to join Earth's orbit for 2 months beginning Sunday
WEBOn September 29, an asteroid dubbed 2024 PT5 will become a "mini-moon" of sorts, temporarily entering Earth's orbit for almost two months before the forces of gravity …
Earth is about to have a temporary ‘mini-moon’ | CNN
WEBSep 20, 2024 · The newly discovered asteroid, named 2024 PT5, will temporarily be captured by Earth’s gravity and orbit our world from September 29 to November 25, according to astronomers. Then, the space...
Here's what would happen if Earth really had a second moon
WEBThe real importance of 2024 PT5 and asteroid research. Despite the Earth-Moon system being no stranger to short-lived (and relatively quiet) space guests, experts can say with …
Earth will have a temporary 'mini moon' for two months | AP News
WEBWASHINGTON (AP) — Earth’s moon will soon have some company — a “mini moon.” The mini moon is actually an asteroid about the size of a school bus at 33 feet (10 …
'Mini Moon' to orbit Earth for two months - BBC News
WEBGet ready for a cosmic surprise this autumn - Earth is about to get a second moon, according to scientists. A small asteroid is going to be captured by Earth’s gravitational …
Earth will get another moon this month — but not for long!
WEBSep 17, 2024 · This month, Earth will grab itself a second moon in the form of the tiny asteroid 2024 PT5. Unlike the moon, Earth's primary companion which has accompanied our planet for around 4...
Newly Discovered Asteroid 2024 PT5 Becomes Earth’s Temporary Mini-Moon
WEBA new asteroid, named 2024 PT5, is set to briefly orbit the planet, marking a rare celestial event. Discovered in August, this asteroid is notable for its size and temporary orbital …
Earth will get a second "mini-moon" for 2 months this year - CBS News
WEBAn asteroid called 2020 CD3 was bound to Earth for several years before leaving the planet's orbit in 2020 and another called 2022 NX1 became a mini-moon of Earth in …