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Earth Loses Its ‘Mini Moon’ As Surprising Origin Revealed—What To Know
Asteroid 2024 PT5, Earth's temporary mini-moon, is about to return to orbiting the sun after two months in orbit. A new study reveals that it could be a lunar fragment.
Earth bids farewell to its temporary ‘mini moon’ that is possibly 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.
Earth’s ‘mini moon’ is disappearing this week
The recently discovered object, known as 2024 PT5, has been tagging alongside Earth since September. Here’s what to know about it.
Earth’s ‘mini moon’ departs, is likely part of our actual moon
The “mini moon” that’s been tagging along in Earth’s orbit for the past couple of months is departing on Monday, but not before delivering a scientific surprise: It may have once been part
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.
Earth has lost its mini-moon, which may have come from our main Moon
For the past two months, a small asteroid named 2024 PT5 has been keeping Earth company, acting as a "mini-moon." Now, it's set to drift away
Earth set to say goodbye to its ‘mini moon’ that could be a chunk of the big moon
Planet Earth is going separate ways from an asteroid that has spent the last two months floating along as a "mini moon" - with the space rock moving away on Monday. This departure is due to the mini moon being overwhelmed by the stronger tug of the sun's ...
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." However, it is about to break free from our planet, making it tricky to tell for sure.
Earth's mini moon might actually be a piece of its big moon, new study says
Earth has had mini moon visits in the past. The asteroid 2022 NX1 temporarily got caught in Earth's orbit for a short time in 1981 and 2022. It will return as a temporary mini moon of our planet again in 2051.
Earth bids farewell to ‘mini moon’ that’s been tagging along for months
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.
Earth Bids Farewell to Its Temporary ‘Mini Moon’
The harmless asteroid that's been tagging along for the past two months will be overcome by the stronger pull of the sun's gravity.
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Earth bids farewell to its temporary ‘mini moon’: What it was, and where it’s going
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — Planet Earth is parting company with an asteroid that’s been tagging along as a “mini moon” ...
Earth bids farewell to its temporary 'mini moon' that was possibly a chunk of our actual moon
Planet Earth is parting company with an asteroid that’s been tagging along as a “mini moon” for the past two months.
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The moon may be the ideal place to preserve Earth's biodiversity
Well, that may just be the plan. Scientists want to create a repository on the moon to preserve biological material from Earth. Lunar temperatures and the orb's overall stability make it an ideal ...
Earth's temporary 'second moon' set to depart: How to watch and the exact date of its exit
Earth briefly hosted a 33-foot asteroid, 2024 PT5, as a 'mini-moon' for about two months. Discovered by NASA, this space rock ...