Asteroid will soon enter Earth's orbit as temporary 'mini moon' - NBC News
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 planet as it gets temporarily caught by...
Earth's temporary 'mini-moon' is leaving. But where did it come …
5 days ago · Earth is bidding farewell to a tiny asteroid that joined its orbit for nearly two months. The asteroid, known as 2024 PT5, is set to be drawn away from Earth by the powerful pull of …
'Mini Moon' to orbit Earth for two months - BBC News
Sep 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 …
'Mini-moon' to join Earth's orbit for 2 months beginning Sunday
On September 29, an asteroid dubbed 2024 PT5 will become a "mini-moon" of sorts, temporarily entering Earth's orbit for almost two months before the forces of gravity return it to a vast field...
A space rock is about to become Earth’s new ‘mini-moon’ - CNN
Sep 20, 2024 · 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 …
Earth will have a temporary 'mini moon' for two months | AP News
Sep 27, 2024 · The mini moon is actually an asteroid about the size of a school bus at 33 feet (10 meters). When it whizzes by Earth on Sunday, it will be temporarily trapped by our planet’s …
Earth Is Getting a New 'Mini Moon' for the Next Two Months, …
Sep 20, 2024 · In just over one week’s time, Earth will gain a new celestial companion that will stay for two months in the planet’s gravitational cradle. Meet asteroid 2024 PT5, Earth’s latest …
Earth bids farewell to its temporary ‘mini moon’ – NBC New York
6 days ago · Earth bids farewell to its temporary ‘mini moon' that is possibly a chunk of our actual moon The harmless space rock will peel away on Monday, overcome by the stronger tug of …
'Mini Moon' to orbit Earth for two months - BBC
A small asteroid is going to be captured by Earth’s gravitational pull and temporarily become a "mini-moon". This space visitor will be around from September 29 for a couple of months …
What is the ‘Mini Moon’ That is Now Orbiting Earth?
Oct 4, 2024 · What is the “mini moon” that is now orbiting Earth? Astrophysicist explains small cosmic guest — and the bigger one that’s on the horizon. For two months, a small asteroid will …