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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 to bid farewell to its temporary ‘mini moon’ on Monday
A so-called “mini moon” that’s been orbiting Earth for the last couple of months is about to disappear off into our solar system again.The Latest Tech News, Delivered to Your Inbox
Earth bids farewell to temporary 'mini moon' that's possibly a chunk of actual moon
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Planet Earth is parting company with an asteroid that’s been tagging along as a “mini moon” for the past two months. The harmless space rock will peel away on Monday, overcome by the stronger tug of the sun’s gravity. But it will zip closer for a quick visit in January.
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.
Farewell for now to Earth’s 'mini moon' which could be part of the Moon
For about two months, Earth had a temporary second moon from an asteroid that scientists believe originated from our only Moon.
Earth is saying goodbye to its mini moon – but don’t fret, it’ll be back
Earth will say goodbye to an asteroid that has acted as a mini moon for the past two months. But astronomers say it will return again soon.
Earth has lost its mini-moon, which may have come from our main Moon
For the past two months, a small asteroid named 2024 PT5 has been keeping Earth company, acting as a "mini-moon." Now, it's set to drift away
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 Second Moon Has Vanished, Scientists Say
The Earth has parted ways with a tiny "mini moon" that's been orbiting our planet for two months now. The 33-feet-across space rock, dubbed 2024 PT5, was first spotted by astronomers in August. It only came by for a brief visit,
Earth parts ways with its temporary ‘second moon’
A temporary “mini- moon ” orbiting the Earth for the last two months drifted away on Tuesday, resuming its journey around the ...
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Earth's mini moon could be a chunk of the big moon, scientists say
Earth's temporary mini moon, 2024 PT5, will depart Nov. 25. Credit: Two-Meter Twin Telescope / Light Bridges / Instituto de Astrofísica de Canarias A mini moon that will bid farewell to Earth ...
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Earth to have temporary ‘mini moon’
WASHINGTON — 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. When it whizzes by Earth ...
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Earth may be gaining a temporary moon
While exciting, the mini-moon will not be visible, as it is too dim to see even with a telescope. From our morning news briefing to a weekly Good News Newsletter, get the best of The Week ...
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What's the Moon Doing Tonight? Here's Everything to Know
You may unsubscribe at any time. The moon is our only natural satellite. We might pick up a temporary mini-moon here and there, but the moon is Earth's ride or die. Scientists have a few ...
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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.