Earth's '2nd moon' escapes our planet's orbit — will it ever return?
2 days ago · The mini-moon 2024 PT5, which has been orbiting Earth for two months and is likely a chunk of the moon, will now drift away from our planet in an orbit around the sun. ... News. By Ben Turner.
Farewell for now to Earth’s 'mini moon' which could be part of the Moon
1 day ago · For about two months, Earth had a temporary second moon from an asteroid that scientists believe originated from our only Moon. According to a study published in September, the asteroid 2024 PT5 had a horseshoe-like orbit from Sept. 29 until Nov. 25, when it was temporarily captured into Earth's orbit.. On Monday, the asteroid left its "mini-moon" phase with Earth as its path moved farther ...
Say Goodbye to the Earth's Second Moon As It Leaves Before
1 day ago · Earth's second moon is leaving just before the holidays and will fly by again in January before heading out into space until 2055. Planet Earth and a large asteroid in space.
Earth Loses Its ‘Mini Moon’ As Surprising Origin Revealed ... - Forbes
2 days ago · During its tenure as a mini-moon of Earth, astronomers have had a chance to observe 20204 PT5. One study, published on pre-print server arXiv and not yet peer-reviewed, used observations by the 10 ...
It's official: Earth now has two moons - Earth.com
6 days ago · Well, we can now confirm that Earth now officially has two moons after capturing asteroid 2024 PT5. On Sunday, September 29, our planet captured the tiny asteroid named 2024 PT5, turning it into a temporary mini-moon. This intriguing event was first spotted by astronomers at the Complutense University of Madrid.
'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 pull and...
'Mini Moon' to orbit Earth for two months - BBC
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 pull and...
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...
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 and orbit our world...
A New Mini-Moon Is Being Captured by Planet Earth
Sep 12, 2024 · But very rarely, an asteroid is captured by Earth’s gravity and pirouettes around the planet, becoming, in effect, a moon — albeit an ephemeral one. A space rock spotted recently with...