Mystery mini-moon: Lost lunar piece bids farewell to Earth after 2 months
Earth’s celestial companion is leaving. Well, not its natural satellite, but a temporary mini-moon captured by Earth's gravity is escaping its orbit. This mini-moon is actually a harmless asteroid dubbed 2024 PT5.
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 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 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’ 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's 'mini moon' set to leave its side after two months. Will it return?
Earth's mini moon that entered its neighbourhood in late September is now set to leave its side on Monday after accompanying it for two months.According to KSL, the
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 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
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Earth bids farewell to its temporary ‘mini moon’ that was possibly a chunk of our actual moon
Planet Earth is parting company with an asteroid that’s been tagging along as a “mini moon” for the past two months.
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South Korean actor Jung Woo-sung confirms he’s the father of model Moon Ga-bi’s son
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Moon Township police looking for owner of pig found running loose in community
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Precise new moon map could help guide future sample-return missions
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