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TwistedSifter on MSNThe Mini-Moons That Occasionally Travel Alongside The Earth Might Not Be What We ThoughtIf you’ve ever looked up at the sky, you have almost certainly seen our moon. The Moon shines bright and large in the sky, making it a constant companion going through its phases throughout the years.
A 33-foot asteroid named 2024 PT5 is expected to briefly orbit the Earth between September 29 and November 25.
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.
The asteroid was discovered in August and is set to become a mini-moon, spinning around Earth in a horseshoe shape for about two months.
The moon will soon have a companion in Earth's orbit for a limited time. An Arjuna asteroid will become a "mini-moon" event for nearly two months starting Sept. 29, according to a study published ...
An newly discovered asteroid will be captured by Earth's gravity this fall. The "mini-moon" will spend about two months in Earth's orbit, before being flung back on its normal path around the sun.
New research suggests that Earth's recent mini-moon might have originated as part of our actual moon long, long ago.
You may have heard we're getting a mini-moon soon, but that begs the question...will we be able to see it?
Earth will be hosting a "mini-moon" starting this weekend. Also sometimes called a "second moon," the small asteroid will rotate Earth for several months. The existence of the asteroid, formally ...
Earth’s Mini-Moon Was Probably a Piece of Its Real Moon Scientists think a small rock discovered near Earth last August was hurled into space by an ancient impact on the lunar surface.
Dubbed the 2024 PT5, the 'mini-moon' will orbit Earth for nearly two months. It comes in a season of lunar phenomena.
The mini-moon is actually an asteroid about the size of a school bus. It will be trapped in Earth's gravity for about two months.
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