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Say Goodbye to Earth's 2nd Moon

As Earth says goodbye to 'mini-moon,' asteroid's possible lunar origin revealed

Earth is saying goodbye to an asteroid that has been a "mini-moon" of sorts since late September, when it joined the planet's orbit.

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Say Goodbye to the Earth's Second Moon As It Leaves Before Thanksgiving

Earth is about to bid farewell to its temporary celestial companion as asteroid 2024 PT5 prepares to depart our orbit on Monday, just before this year's Thanksgiving celebration.

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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.

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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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 ...

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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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 ...

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