Earth has caught a 'second moon,' scientists say | Space
Sep 30, 2024 · NASA scientists calculated that Earth should have captured a "second moon" on Sunday (Sept. 29). The "mini-moon" is actually the tiny asteroid 2024 PT5, which usually orbits …
'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 …
It's official: Earth now has two moons - Earth.com
Oct 6, 2024 · Though it might sound extraordinary for Earth to gain a second moon, these gravitational captures are more common than you might think. Scientists have officially …
Earth’s second moon confirmed : Scientists discover new natural …
The journey of Earth’s new mini-moon. Asteroid 2024 PT5 belongs to the Arjuna asteroid belt, a group of space rocks that follow orbits similar to Earth’s, approximately 93 million miles from ...
Earth Is Temporarily Getting a Second Moon | TIME
Sep 18, 2024 · For almost two months, Earth will joined by a new mini-moon in it's gravitational orbit, believed to be an asteroid known as 2024 PT5
'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 …
Earth will get another moon this month — but not for long!
Sep 17, 2024 · This month, Earth will grab itself a second moon in the form of the tiny asteroid 2024 PT5. Unlike the moon, Earth's primary companion which has accompanied our planet for …
Earth’s 2nd moon has arrived: What you need to know - KTLA
Oct 4, 2024 · A second moon has officially entered Earth’s orbit—sort of. Although it’s being called a “mini-moon,” it’s actually an asteroid named 2024 PT5. The asteroid has been …
Earth Has Another Moon and It's Staying Until Thanksgiving
The celestial object is more than just a guest staying over for a quick visit. It's here to stay, or at least until Thanksgiving week. But it's not a moon. In fact, it's an asteroid named 2024...
Mini-moon in Earth's orbit to remain for nearly 2 months. What to …
Oct 1, 2024 · Earth’s second moon. Earth obtained a new mini-moon, which is actually a near-Earth asteroid, named 2024 PT, on Sept. 29. The asteroid is estimated to be 33 feet wide, …