Earth Bids Goodbye to Its ‘Mini-Moon’ as Astronomers Investigate Where Our Planet’s Asteroid Companion Came From
Preliminary research suggests asteroid 2024 PT5, which stuck around Earth for almost two months, has lunar origins
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.
Goodnight moon! Astronomers snap photo of Earth's departing mini-moon
Astronomers used the Two-meter Twin Telescope to catch a "see-you-soon" image of the departing asteroid 2024 PT5.
🔭 Earth has just lost its second moon... but for how long? 🌙
For just a few months, Earth hosted a "second moon," much smaller than our faithful historical companion. This fleeting phenomenon, known as 2024 PT5, captivated astronomers before departing
'Mini Moon' Prepares to Leave Earth Until 2055
After a two-month visit, 2024 PT5 is ready to continue its cosmic journey—but it will be back in a few decades.
Earth's mini-moon has finally departed. Will it ever return as a 'second moon?'
Earth's recent "mini-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?
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.
Farewell for now to Earth’s 'mini moon' which could be part of the Moon
For about two months, Earth had a temporary second moon from an asteroid that scientists believe originated from our only Moon.
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 farewell to its temporary ‘mini moon’: What it was, and where it’s going
Currently, more than 2 million miles away, the object is too small and faint to see without a powerful telescope.
Earth To Temporarily Capture A 'Mini-Moon' - See An Orbit Animation
Earth captured asteroid 2024 PT5 back in September and expected to hold on to it till November according to Universidad Complutense de Madrid professor Carlos de la Fuente Marcos. See an orbit animation of the estimated 37 foot wide space rock from NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory.
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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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." ...
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 ...
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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 ...