Earth doesn't really have a second moon—but here's what would happen if we did
If you were hoping to see the “mini moon,” you’ve probably been disappointed. But experts say the asteroid was an important milestone in planetary defense research.
Earth's Mini-Moon Is Here: Everything You Need to Know About the Temporary Second 'Moon'
A new mini-moon the size of a city bus will begin circling our planet and hanging out in our skies until Thanksgiving week. An asteroid named 2024 PT5 will enter Earth's orbit, get caught there from Sept.
Earth has a new min-moon. How you can try to see it while it's here
This month, Earth will briefly gain a second moon, a small asteroid known as 2024 PT5. You'll need some special equipment to see it!
Earth’s 2nd moon has arrived: What you need to know
A second moon has officially entered Earth’s orbit—sort of. Although it’s being called a “mini-moon,” it’s actually an asteroid named 2024 PT5. The asteroid has been temporarily captured by Earth’s gravitational pull.
Earth’s temporary 2nd moon has arrived: What you need to know
The asteroid will remain in Earth’s orbit from now until Nov. 25, when it will exit and continue its journey through the solar system. “There’s no way for small telescopes t
Earth’s 2nd moon is here: What you need to know
A second moon has officially entered Earth’s orbit. As of September 29th, the mini-moon began circling our planet. Although it’s being called a mini-moon, it’s actually an
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Can you see Earth's new 'mini-moon' with the naked eye?
Sept. 29, Earth captured a new "mini-moon" called 2024 PT5. The bus-size asteroid is expected to orbit our planet for 57 days ...
Moon Was Stolen, Claim Astronomers Challenging Lunar Origin Story
Rather than forming from an ancient collision between Earth and another planet, the moon may have been snatched from another ...
A Spacecraft Could Help Find Life on a Jovian Moon
Use precise geolocation data and actively scan device characteristics for identification. This is done to store and access ...
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Changes in The Moon's Gravity Hint at Unexpected Movement Deep Beneath Its Surface
"The presence of an LVZ at the lower base of the lunar mantle may be most readily explained by partial melt in an ...
Earth's new mini moon: Will we be able to see it in Illinois?
Earth's orbit will temporarily capture a mini moon — a tiny asteroid called Asteroid 2024 PT5. Local educators tell us ...
Moon O'Clock: NASA Pushes Ahead With Plans To Create Lunar Time Zone
The space agency is aiming to tackle time discrepancies caused by gravity as Artemis missions prepare for humankind's return ...
What to know about Earth's latest mini-moon, including how it got here, when it leaves
October's full moon will have some company this month now that a mini-moon is in Earth's orbit. Here's what you should know ...
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The Sky This Week from October 4 to 11: Enjoy a First Quarter Moon
The terminator sweeps across the Moon, Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS continues to wow, and Jupiter reaches a stationary point in ...
Coldplay's Moon Music is a hopeful return to form
If Coldplay had a mission statement for Moon Music, their 10th album, it would be to bring people together. While not as soft ...
Does Earth have a second moon? Here’s what one famous scientist says
One prominent voice challenging reports on Earth's "second moon" or "mini-moon" is the host of the recent iteration of ...