(via minutephysics) We think of the moon as orbiting the earth, following a spiraling trajectory as the earth itself orbits the sun. But this is wrong. Not only is the moon's orbit NOT a spiral ...

The Earth stands alone in the solar system as a habitable world, as far as we know. But that doesn’t mean we don’t get visitors, most often in the form of (usually harmless) asteroids. Some even ...

In August 2025, Pan-STARRS Observatory made a breakthrough discovery by detecting a quasi-moon in Earth's orbit.

This is a beautiful Lego space set, with approximate month and year positions of the earth's and moon's orbit around the sun and gives plenty of STEM stimulation at the same time. Size and distances ...

Everyone who has ever lived on Earth has been well-aware of the moon, but it turns out Earth also has some frequent temporary companions. These "quasi-moons" are small asteroids that enter into a kind ...

The far side of the moon and distant Earth, imaged by the 2014 Chang’e-5 T1 mission service module. Credit: Chinese Academy of Sciences HELSINKI — Two Chinese spacecraft appear to have successfully ...

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 ...

For the next two months, an unusual object about the size of a bus will be orbiting above our heads. Say hello to Earth’s temporary new "mini-moon." From Sept. 29 to Nov. 25, a passing asteroid will ...

Caitlin O'Kane is a New York City journalist who works on the CBS News social media team as a senior manager of content and production. She writes about a variety of topics and produces "The Uplift," ...

Earth will have an extra moon for a couple of weeks this fall, and it may return for a second round in a few decades. A 33-foot asteroid named 2024 PT5 is expected to be pulled into orbit around the ...

The asteroid will orbit the Earth for about two months starting from Sept. 29. The Earth is getting a second moon for a limited time beginning the end of September. An asteroid will come close enough ...