An asteroid, pulled into Earth’s orbit, is sometimes known as a ‘mini-moon.’ You’ll need a telescope to view it.
( KTLA) — Earth will soon have two moons, but not for long. According to a study published in the journal Research Notes of ...
Though the mini-moon will only be in Earth’s orbit for about two months, it’ll stay close to the planet for a few months, ...
For nearly two months this year, Earth’s moon will have company — a second moon. Technically, it isn’t a second moon, but ...
Here’s what to know about our new, temporary celestial neighbor. Earth has a large gravitational pull. So it’s not uncommon ...
A “second moon” will pass by Earth, but not for so long. According to a study published by the American Astronomical Society, ...
The Earth has had mini-moons before this one. The researchers stated in their publication that there were two mini-moon events in 1981 and 2022. The researchers mentioned that they anticipate the ...
Earth will welcome a new celestial neighbour: a 'mini-moon' named 2024 PT5. This small asteroid, roughly 10 meters (32 feet) ...
According to a study published in the Research Notes of the American Astronomical Society, the asteroid will be captured by ...
According to researchers from the Netherlands Institute for Radio Astronomy (ASTRON), Elon Musk’s SpaceX Starlink satellites are blocking scientists' ability to see the universe. The satellites, which ...
2024 PT5 will be a temporary visitor, arriving in September and flying off again in November.