Earth will get another moon this month — but not for long!
WEBSep 17, 2024 · This month, Earth will grab itself a second moon in the form of the tiny asteroid 2024 PT5. Unlike the moon, Earth's primary companion which has accompanied our planet for around 4 billion years ...
What you need to know about Earth’s new, temporary mini-moon
WEB5 days ago · Dubbed the 2024 PT5, the 'mini-moon' will orbit Earth for nearly two months. It comes in a season of lunar phenomena.
Is Earth getting a new moon? What to know about the rare …
WEB1 day ago · Unlike the existing moon — which has orbited our planet for about 4 billion years — this new floating rock is only expected to orbit the Earth once, beginning its trip Sept. 29 before breaking ...
A new 'mini-moon' comes to Earth this fall - NPR
WEB2 days ago · In simple terms, a mini-moon is a space object that is temporarily captured in a planet's orbit, as opposed to regular moons, which are permanent fixtures. The researchers say 2024 PT5 will travel ...
'Mini-moon' to join Earth's orbit for nearly 2 months, study finds
WEB5 days ago · The moon will soon have a companion in Earth's orbit for a limited time. An Arjuna asteroid will become a "mini-moon" event for nearly two months starting Sept. 29, according to a study published ...
Earth will get a second "mini-moon" for 2 months this year - CBS News
WEB4 days ago · Updated on: September 20, 2024 / 1:41 AM EDT / CBS News. Earth will get a second moon for about two months this year when a small asteroid begins to orbit our planet. The asteroid was discovered ...
Earth is about to have a temporary ‘mini-moon’ | CNN
WEB4 days ago · CNN —. 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 ...
Asteroid will soon enter Earth's orbit as temporary 'mini moon' - NBC News
WEB19 hours ago · Sept. 23, 2024, 4:03 PM PDT. By Denise Chow. 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 ...
Earth's new 'mini-moon' will orbit our planet for the next 2 months
WEBSep 16, 2024 · Earth is set to gain another moon by the end of the month — a small asteroid that will be snared by our planet's gravity until the end of the year, scientists say. The mini-moon, an asteroid...
A New Mini-Moon Is Being Captured by Planet Earth
WEBSep 12, 2024 · A space rock spotted recently with NASA-funded ground telescopes is about to do just that, temporarily becoming an additional lunar-like companion to planet Earth. The asteroid 2024 PT5, reported...