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.
Earth's mini-moon has finally departed. Will it ever return as a 'second moon?'
Earth's recent "mini-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 moon again?
Earth's Temporary Mini-Moon Might Not Have Been What We Thought
Earlier this year, the number of moons orbiting Earth temporarily doubled, admittedly from the low starting point of "one". Taking a closer look at the new mini-moon, astronomers have learned more about its origin.
Earth Bids Goodbye to Its ‘Mini-Moon’ as Astronomers Investigate Where Our Planet’s Asteroid Companion Came From
Preliminary research suggests asteroid 2024 PT5, which stuck around Earth for almost two months, has lunar origins
Earth Loses Its ‘Mini Moon’ As Surprising Origin Revealed—What To Know
Asteroid 2024 PT5, Earth's temporary mini-moon, is about to return to orbiting the sun after two months in orbit. A new study reveals that it could be a lunar fragment.
So soon? Bidding goodbye to our recently arrived mini moon
The Earth is parting company with an asteroid called 2024 PT5 that has been tagging along as a "mini moon" for the past two months. The harmless space rock moved away on Monday, overcome by the stronger gravitational force of the Sun, Forbes reported.
Earth is bidding adieu to its 'mini moon': What secrets did 2024 PT5 leave behind?
Asteroid 2024 PT5, Earth’s temporary ‘mini moon’, has ended its two-month stay, departing for the solar system under the sun’s gravitational pull. Believed to be a fragment of the Moon from an ancient impact,
Earth Bids Goodbye To Its 'Mini Moon' After Months-Long Stay
Earth has bid goodbye to its guest -- an asteroid that has been dubbed as a 'mini moon', after a two-month long stay. Starting today (Nov 25), asteroid 2024 PT5, which was first spotted by NASA in August this year,
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.
Earth's mini 'second moon' is disappearing into space
The Earth's 'mini moon' is about to head off into space after being spotted near the planet in the last couple of months.
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 from our planet in an orbit around the sun.
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Earth's 'second moon' is just visiting its cosmic parents for Thanksgiving
The asteroid 2024 PT5 will leave Earth on Nov. 25 after visiting Earth, but new analysis shows this temporary "second moon" ...
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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 ...
Earth’s ‘second moon’ is about to vanish from skies and won’t be back until 2055 – exact time space rock will break free
SIZED “mini moon” is in the final days of its trip to Earth’s skies – and will soon vanish until 2055. The holidaying ...