Currently, more than 2 million miles away, the object is too small and faint to see without a powerful telescope.
Brian Hackney reports on the possible origins of Earth's recent "mini-moon" that is preparing to depart our orbit.
Astronomers used the Two-meter Twin Telescope to catch a "see-you-soon" image of the departing asteroid 2024 PT5.
Preliminary research suggests asteroid 2024 PT5, which stuck around Earth for almost two months, has lunar origins ...
Earlier this year, the number of moons orbiting Earth temporarily doubled, admittedly from the low starting point of "one".
The recently discovered object, known as 2024 PT5, has been tagging alongside Earth since September. Here’s what to know ...
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — Planet Earth is parting company with an asteroid that’s been tagging along as a “mini moon” for the ...
A new study reveals that the asteroid 2024 PT5, which has been orbiting Earth for 2 months, may have a "lunar origin." ...
Zack Snyder attends Netflix's "Rebel Moon - Part Two: The Scargiver" ... [+] album release party at Knockdown Center on April 03, 2024 in Queens, New York. (Photo by John Nacion/Getty Images) This ...
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 ...
Hershorn, who regularly shares night sky images on X (formerly Twitter), snapped amazing views of the Beaver Moon from Jersey City, New Jersey as it set behind NYC's iconic Chrysler Building ...
While it is now the offseason, Jackson is staying busy with a new campaign for Beats by Dre. Jackson shared the "Beats Academy" ad on Instagram to give a look at the campaign as the Sparks hold ...