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Earth to bid farewell to its temporary ‘mini moon’ on Monday
A so-called “mini moon” that’s been orbiting Earth for the last couple of months is about to disappear off into our solar system again.The Latest Tech News, Delivered to Your Inbox
Earth Loses Its ‘Mini Moon’ As Surprising Origin Revealed—What To Know
Asteroid 2024 PT5, Earth's temporary mini-moon, is about to return to orbiting the sun after two months in orbit. A new study reveals that it could be a lunar fragment.
Earth’s ‘mini moon’ is disappearing this week
The recently discovered object, known as 2024 PT5, has been tagging alongside Earth since September. Here’s what to know about it.
Earth bids farewell to its temporary ‘mini moon’ that is possibly a chunk of our actual moon
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — 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 stronger tug of the sun’s gravity. But it will zip closer for a quick visit in January.
Earth Bids Goodbye To Its 'Mini Moon' After Months-Long Stay
Earth has bid goodbye to its guest -- an asteroid that has been dubbed as a 'mini moon', after a two-month long stay. Starting today (Nov 25), asteroid 2024 PT5, which was first spotted by NASA in August this year,
Earth’s ‘mini moon’ departs, is likely part of our actual moon
The “mini moon” that’s been tagging along in Earth’s orbit for the past couple of months is departing on Monday, but not before delivering a scientific surprise: It may have once been part
Earth has lost its mini-moon, which may have come from our main Moon
For the past two months, a small asteroid named 2024 PT5 has been keeping Earth company, acting as a "mini-moon." Now, it's set to drift away
Earth's mini moon could be a chunk of the big moon, scientists say
A mini moon that will bid farewell to Earth soon may in fact be a small hunk of the big moon — the one that has loomed far longer in the sky than humans have roamed the planet.
Earth's mini moon might actually be a piece of its big moon, new study says
Earth has had mini moon visits in the past. The asteroid 2022 NX1 temporarily got caught in Earth's orbit for a short time in 1981 and 2022. It will return as a temporary mini moon of our planet again in 2051.
Rare Second Moon Spotted In Earth's Orbit Captivates Astronomers
Astronomers have discovered a rare "second moon" in Earth's orbit, sparking excitement within the scientific community. The ...
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Earth's second moon will disappear today: Nasa thinks it was once part of our Moon
The asteroid, which is harmless, will break free of Earth's gravitational pull on Monday, succumbing to the stronger grip of ...
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Earth's 'second moon' is just visiting its cosmic parents for Thanksgiving
Earth's "second moon" won't be sticking around for Thanksgiving, but just as many of us will on Thursday (Nov. 28), it seems ...
Scientists trace origin of Earth's mysterious 'minimoon' days before it escapes into space for 30 years
A new study reveals that the asteroid 2024 PT5, which has been orbiting Earth for 2 months, may have a "lunar origin." ...
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The moon may be the ideal place to preserve Earth's biodiversity
Well, that may just be the plan. Scientists want to create a repository on the moon to preserve biological material from Earth. Lunar temperatures and the orb's overall stability make it an ideal ...
Earth's temporary 'second moon' set to depart: How to watch and the exact date of its exit
Earth briefly hosted a 33-foot asteroid, 2024 PT5, as a 'mini-moon' for about two months. Discovered by NASA, this space rock ...