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Say Goodbye to Earth's 2nd Moon

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Earth Bids Goodbye to Its 'Mini-Moon,' as Astronomers Investigate Where Our Planet's Asteroid Companion Came From

After almost two months of companionship, Earth has just lost its “mini-moon.” On Monday, the asteroid dubbed 2024 PT5 was tugged away from our planet and resumed its course in the sun’s orbit once more.

USA TODAY on MSN · 1d

As Earth says goodbye to 'mini-moon,' asteroid's possible lunar origin revealed

Earth is saying goodbye to an asteroid that has been a "mini-moon" of sorts since late September, when it joined the planet's orbit.

Newsweek on MSN · 1d

Say Goodbye to the Earth's Second Moon As It Leaves Before Thanksgiving

Earth is about to bid farewell to its temporary celestial companion as asteroid 2024 PT5 prepares to depart our orbit on Monday, just before this year's Thanksgiving celebration.

Space.com on MSN20h

Earth's mini-moon has finally departed. Will it ever return as a 'second moon?'

Asteroid 2024 PT5 didn't stick around for Thanksgiving, but don't be sad. It will be back... but will it ever be a second ...

Live Science on MSN1d

Earth's '2nd moon' escapes our planet's orbit — will it ever return?

The mini-moon 2024 PT5, which has been orbiting Earth for two months and is likely a chunk of the moon, will now drift away ...

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Rare Second Moon Spotted In Earth's Orbit Captivates Astronomers

Astronomers have discovered a rare "second moon" in Earth's orbit, sparking excitement within the scientific community. The ...

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