It's official: Earth now has two moons - Earth.com
WEB2 days ago · Though it might sound extraordinary for Earth to gain a second moon, these gravitational captures are more common than you might think. Scientists have officially documented two prior “short captures,” which last about a week and are estimated to occur several times per decade.
Earth has caught a 'second moon,' scientists say | Space
WEB5 days ago · NASA scientists calculated that Earth should have captured a "second moon" on Sunday (Sept. 29). The "mini-moon" is actually the tiny asteroid 2024 PT5, which usually orbits the sun as part...
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...
'Mini Moon' to orbit Earth for two months - BBC News
WEBSep 25, 2024 · Get ready for a cosmic surprise this autumn - Earth is about to get a second moon, according to scientists. A small asteroid is going to be captured by Earth’s gravitational pull and...
Here's what would happen if Earth really had a second moon
WEB3 days ago · You might’ve seen a second so-called “moon” has recently taken up residence in our orbit. The school bus-sized asteroid will be orbiting Earth until Nov. 25. At least five times further from...
Earth to capture a 'second moon' this weekend, NASA says - Phys.org
WEBSep 27, 2024 · Earth will capture a miniature, "second moon" this week, according to NASA scientists. The new moon is actually a tiny asteroid dubbed 2024 PT5. It will start orbiting the planet in a...
Earth's Mini-Moon Is Here: Everything You Need to Know About …
WEB3 days ago · An asteroid named 2024 PT5 has entered Earth's orbit, and will be caught there from Sept. 29 to Nov. 25, before flying away back into the solar system. Scientists call such phenomena mini-moons....
Earth will get a second "mini-moon" for 2 months this year - CBS News
WEBSep 20, 2024 · 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 in August and is set to become a mini-moon, revolving...
Earth Is Temporarily Getting a Second Moon | TIME
WEBSep 18, 2024 · For almost two months, Earth will joined by a new mini-moon in it's gravitational orbit, believed to be an asteroid known as 2024 PT5
What you need to know about Earth’s new, temporary mini-moon
WEBSep 19, 2024 · Dubbed the 2024 PT5, the 'mini-moon' will orbit Earth for nearly two months. It comes in a season of lunar phenomena.