A space rock is about to become Earth’s new ‘mini-moon’ - CNN
Sep 20, 2024 · CNN — Earth is about to gain a new “mini-moon,” but it won’t stay around for long. The newly discovered asteroid, named 2024 PT5, will temporarily be captured by Earth’s …
Earth Is Getting a New 'Mini Moon' for the Next Two Months, …
Sep 20, 2024 · In just over one week’s time, Earth will gain a new celestial companion that will stay for two months in the planet’s gravitational cradle. Meet asteroid 2024 PT5, Earth’s latest …
Meet 2024 PT5, Earth’s temporary mini-moon - Astronomy …
Sep 27, 2024 · Earth is about to receive a visitor from outer space. No little green men, alas, but a tiny and temporary moon will grace our skies for two months, beginning this weekend.
Asteroid will soon enter Earth's orbit as temporary 'mini moon' - NBC News
Earth is set to play host to a visiting “mini-moon.” An asteroid is expected to swing by Earth next week, then spend about two months orbiting the planet as it gets temporarily caught by...
What you need to know about Earth’s new, temporary mini-moon
Sep 19, 2024 · Dubbed the 2024 PT5, the 'mini-moon' will orbit Earth for nearly two months. It comes in a season of lunar phenomena.
A new 'mini-moon' comes to Earth this fall - NPR
Sep 21, 2024 · An newly discovered asteroid will be captured by Earth's gravity this fall. The "mini-moon" will spend about two months in Earth's orbit, before being flung back on its …
A New Mini-Moon Is Being Captured by Planet Earth
Sep 12, 2024 · A space rock spotted recently with NASA-funded ground telescopes is about to do just that, temporarily becoming an additional lunar-like companion to planet Earth. The …
Earth has caught a 'second moon,' scientists say | Space
Sep 30, 2024 · 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 …
'Mini Moon' to orbit Earth for two months - BBC News
Sep 25, 2024 · A small asteroid is going to be captured by Earth’s gravitational pull and temporarily become a "mini-moon". This space visitor will be around from September 29 for a …
Earth Is Temporarily Getting a Second Moon | TIME
Sep 18, 2024 · For almost two months, Earth will joined by a new mini-moon in it's gravitational orbit, believed to be an asteroid known as 2024 PT5.