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Space on MSN · 1d

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 the asteroid was paying a visit to its relatives.

Hosted on MSN · 2d

Earth's mini moon might actually be a piece of its big moon, new study says

At the end of September, Earth gained a temporary "mini moon," a tiny asteroid from the Arjuna asteroid belt orbiting the Sun. However, a team of researchers—including the two astronomers who first discovered the mini moon—believe the space rock may have a lunar origin,

Mashable on MSN · 7d

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.

WION on MSN · 16h

Asteroid 2024 PT5: Earth's 'Mini Moon' Bids Farewell Until 2055

Earth's 'Mini Moon' Bids Farewell Until 2055. Watch in for more details!

Digit on MSN · 1d

This Mini Moon Is About To Escape Earth’s Orbit: Will It Return?

Asteroid 2024 PT5, Earth's temporary "mini moon," is set to leave orbit on November 25, 2024. Its brief visit provided valuable insights into near-Earth objects and gravitational interactions.

Daily Galaxy on MSN5h

Earth’s ‘Second Moon’ Stops by to Reunite With Its Cosmic Family for Thanksgiving

For a brief moment, Earth has been graced by a second moon—asteroid 2024 PT5—a celestial visitor that won’t be staying long.

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Earth’s ‘second moon’ is about to vanish from skies and won’t be back until 2055 – exact time space rock will break free

SIZED “mini moon” is in the final days of its trip to Earth’s skies – and will soon vanish until 2055. The holidaying ...

Cowboy State Daily20h

Earth Has A Second Moon For A Few More Days

A 36-foot-wide asteroid pulled into Earth’s orbit has become a second "mini-moon" for almost two months. But this ...

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." ...

Earth’s second moon: A mini-moon has been captured by gravity until Thanksgiving

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – In an extraordinary celestial event, Earth has been hosting a “mini-moon” the size of a city bus ...

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Earth's Second Moon To Depart Soon, Here's When It Will Be Visible Again

ALSO SEE: Earth Now Has A Second Moon. Can You See It Without A Telescope? The asteroid's proximity to Earth during its stay ...

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