Earth's mini-moon has finally departed. Will it ever return as a 'second 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?
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.
Earth’s ‘mini moon’ may have been a chunk of our actual moon
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — Planet Earth is parting company with an asteroid that’s been tagging along as a “mini moon” for the past two months. The harmless space rock will peel away on Monday, overcome by the stronger tug of the sun’s gravity. But it will zip closer for a quick visit in January.
Goodnight moon! Astronomers snap photo of Earth's departing mini-moon
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. An image of earth's tempoary mini moon as it departs on Monday (Nov. 25). | Credit: Two-Meter Twin Telescope / Light Bridges / Instituto de Astrofísica ...
Earth is saying goodbye to its mini moon – but don’t fret, it’ll be back
Earth will say goodbye to an asteroid that has acted as a mini moon for the past two months. But astronomers say it will return again soon.
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.
Earth parts ways with its temporary ‘second moon’
A temporary “mini- moon ” orbiting the Earth for the last two months drifted away on Tuesday, resuming its journey around the Sun. The 10m-wide asteroid dubbed 2024 PT5 had been circling the Earth since 29 September in an orbit about 3.2 million km from the planet.
Until Then Mini Moon: Telescope Snaps Earth's Companion As It Leaves For Outer Solar System
Earth has a temporary, tiny companion. While not quite a "mini moon," since it will never be captured by Earth's gravity, Asteroid 2024 PT5 does have a similar orbit as our planet and will linger in our vicinity for a few months. https://t.co/5fB0Mvf6nq pic.twitter.com/k6HW3GuZZn — NASA JPL (@NASAJPL) October 2, 2024
Earth's mini 'second moon' is disappearing into space
The Earth's 'mini moon' is about to head off into space after being spotted near the planet in the last couple of months.
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 tugged away from our planet and resumed its course in the sun’s orbit once more.
Asteroid "mini moon" temporarily caught in Earth's orbit set to break free
Brian Hackney reports on the possible origins of Earth's recent "mini-moon" that is preparing to depart our orbit.
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 ...
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Times Earth Actually Had A Second Moon
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Earth's '2nd moon' escapes our planet's orbit — will it ever return?
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 ...