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Say Goodbye to Earth's 2nd Moon

Earth's mini-moon has finally departed. Will it ever return as a 'second moon?'

Earth's recent "mini-moon" asteroid 2024 PT5 didn't stick around for Thanksgiving, but don't be sad. It will be back... but will it ever be a second moon again?

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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.

Newsweek · 1d

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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Earth Bids Goodbye to Its 'Mini-Moon,' as Astronomers Investigate Where Our Planet's Asteroid Companion Came From

After almost two months of companionship, Earth has just lost its “mini-moon.” On Monday, the asteroid dubbed 2024 PT5 was ...

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Earth's 'second moon' is just visiting its cosmic parents for Thanksgiving

It looks like the mini-moon asteroid 2024 PT5 hails from our true moon and, thus, from Earth! Earth's "second moon" won't be sticking around for Thanksgiving, but just as many of us will on ...

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Earth's mini moon could be a chunk of the big moon, scientists say

Earth's temporary mini moon, 2024 PT5, will depart Nov. 25. Credit: Two-Meter Twin Telescope / Light Bridges / Instituto de Astrofísica de Canarias A mini moon that will bid farewell to Earth ...

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