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Earth's 'second moon' is just visiting its cosmic parents for Thanksgiving
Earth's "second moon" won't be sticking around for Thanksgiving, but just as many of us will on Thursday (Nov. 28), it seems the asteroid was paying a visit to its relatives.
Earth’s ‘Second Moon’ Stops by to Reunite With Its Cosmic Family for Thanksgiving
For a brief moment, Earth has been graced by a second moon—asteroid 2024 PT5—a celestial visitor that won’t be staying long. Though temporary, this “mini-moon” has offered astronomers valuable insights into its origins,
Earth Has A Second Moon For A Few More Days
A 36-foot-wide asteroid pulled into Earth’s orbit has become a second "mini-moon" for almost two months. But this multibillion-year-old chunk of
Earth's Second Moon To Depart Soon, Here's When It Will Be Visible Again
ALSO SEE: Earth Now Has A Second Moon. Can You See It Without A Telescope? The asteroid's proximity to Earth during its stay was about 3.7 million kilometers. Interestingly, it will make a close pass to our planet in January 2025, says NASA.
When did Earth get a second moon and why is it disappearing?
Unlike Earth's moon, which orbits every 27.3 days, 2024 PT5 won't complete a full orbit, behaving more like a "window shopper" in Earth's gravitational field.
When will Earth get its next mini-moon? A 1981 and 2022 visitor returns in...
Earth will soon lose its mini-moon that will fly away into space after completing its trip to our planet. Asteroid 2024 PT5 was captured by our planet's gravitational pull on September 29 and it will now zoom away on Nov 25.
Earth's temporary 'second moon' set to depart: How to watch and the exact date of its exit
Earth briefly hosted a 33-foot asteroid, 2024 PT5, as a 'mini-moon' for about two months. Discovered by NASA, this space rock ...
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Earth’s second moon: A mini-moon has been captured by gravity until Thanksgiving
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – In an extraordinary celestial event, Earth has been hosting a “mini-moon” the size of a city bus for ...
Earth’s ‘second moon’ is about to vanish from skies and won’t be back until 2055 – exact time space rock will break free
A BUS-SIZED “mini moon” is in the final days of its trip to Earth’s skies – and will soon vanish until 2055. The holidaying ...
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Earth's 'Second Moon' Set To Disappear, Won't Return Until 2055
The near-Earth asteroid 2024 PT5 was first observed on August 7. (Representative Image) Nicknamed as a "mini moon" or "second moon," asteroid 2024 PT5 was first seen on August 7 by a NASA ...
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Earth's second moon: Scientists discover temporary natural satellite orbiting our planet
Earth has captured a new mini-moon, asteroid 2024 PT5, which will orbit our planet for two months. Discovered on September 29, 2024, this 37-foot asteroid presents a unique opportunity for ...
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You Only Have Until This Date Before Earth's 'Second Moon' Disappears
The researchers said the asteroid, which entered Earth’s orbit a few weeks ago, would provide a “two-month mini-moon” that’s set to leave our skies soon. Its usual orbit is in the Arjuna ...
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India's Chandrayaan-2 moon orbiter avoids collision with South Korea's Danuri spacecraft
India's Chandrayaan-2 moon orbiter maneuvered in September to avoid a close approach with South Korea's Danuri spacecraft, ...
Earth ring theory may shed light on an unexplained ancient climate event, scientists say
Earth may have had a ring made up of a broken asteroid over 400 million years ago, a study finds. The Saturn-like feature ...