Earth’s ‘mini moon’ may have been a chunk of our actual moon
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Earth Bids Goodbye to Its 'Mini-Moon' as ... - Smithsonian …
14 hours ago · It's time to say farewell to Earth's temporary mini-moon, which leaves Earth orbit today after 57 days. ... The good news, however, is that near-Earth object surveys have improved enough for ...
Earth's temporary 'mini-moon' is leaving. But where did it come …
1 day ago · In order to be considered a "mini-moon," an incoming object must reach Earth at a range around 2.8 million miles and at a steady space of about 2,200 mph, according to Marcos.
Earth bids farewell to temporary 'mini moon' that's possibly ... - ABC News
2 days ago · 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 ...
Earth bids farewell to its temporary ‘mini moon’ – NBC New York
2 days ago · 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 ...
'Mini Moon' to orbit Earth for two months - BBC News
Sep 25, 2024 · A small asteroid is going to be captured by Earth’s gravitational pull and temporarily become a "mini-moon". This space visitor will be around from September 29 for a couple of months...
A space rock is about to become Earth’s new ‘mini-moon’ - CNN
Sep 20, 2024 · Earth is about to gain a new “mini-moon,” but it won’t stay around for long. The newly discovered asteroid, named 2024 PT5, will temporarily be captured by Earth’s gravity and orbit our world...
Asteroid will soon enter Earth's orbit as temporary 'mini moon' - NBC News
Earth is set to play host to a visiting “mini-moon.” An asteroid is expected to swing by Earth next week, then spend about two months orbiting the planet as it gets temporarily caught by Earth’s...
Earth Is Getting a New 'Mini Moon' for the Next Two Months, …
Sep 20, 2024 · In just over one week’s time, Earth will gain a new celestial companion that will stay for two months in the planet’s gravitational cradle. Meet asteroid 2024 PT5, Earth’s latest mini-moon.
'Mini-moon' to join Earth's orbit for 2 months beginning Sunday
On September 29, an asteroid dubbed 2024 PT5 will become a "mini-moon" of sorts, temporarily entering Earth's orbit for almost two months before the forces of gravity return it to a vast...