Are we getting a second moon? Everything to know about Earth's mini moon
A small asteroid called 2024 PT5 will temporarily orbit Earth this fall. Here's what it looks like and whether it will be visible to the naked eye.
Earth to get a second moon this month, scientists reveal
Earth about to get a temporary ‘mini moon’ this month, scientists say - Space rock to orbit Earth for brief period between September and November, researchers say
Earth’s Second ‘Mini’ Moon Arrives Soon, But Won’t Be Easily Visible
It’s an exciting time for astronomy enthusiasts as Earth will temporarily get a second moon for almost two months. A recent study found that an asteroid will enter Earth’s gravitational orbit. The rock,
Earth will get a second "mini-moon" for 2 months this year
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.
Earth To Get A New Moon On Sept. 29, Scientists Say
Say hello to 2024 PT5, Earth’s newest mini-moon. Expected to go into orbit of Earth for a couple of months from Sept. 29, 2024 PT5 is a near-Earth asteroid that’s about to be captured by our planet for a short time before being released back into the solar system to orbit the sun.
Earth Is Getting a 'Second Moon'
Later this month, an asteroid called 2024 PT5 will be joining Earth's orbit, becoming a mini-moon. The mini-moon will be in our orbit between September 29 and November 25. Here's how to see it, where it came from,
Earth is about to get a mini-moon (temporarily). What to know about asteroid 2024 PT5.
The asteroid, named 2024 PT5, will do a 56-day horseshoe-shaped fly-by near Earth before it continues on it journey.
Earth Is Temporarily Getting a Second Moon
Starting next week, the moon, Earth’s closest celestial body, will be joined by a new neighbor: a second moon. From Sept. 29 until Nov. 25, astronomers calculate that 2024 PT5— which is what scientists think is an asteroid but have dubbed a “mini-moon”—will be looping around Earth.
Meet Earth's New Mini-Moon Before It Vanishes
The hunk of rock, dubbed 2024 PT5 will fly into Earth's orbit, get caught there from Sept. 29 to Nov. 25 and then go on its merry way out into the solar system. Scientists call such phenomena mini-moons.
Earth could be about to get a temporary 'mini moon' the size of a double-decker bus
An asteroid the size of double-decker bus hurtling at 2,200mph towards Earth will become trapped by gravity in orbit for around two months, scientists have revealed. The interplanetary celestial object,
Earth to Temporarily Acquire a 'Second Moon,' Scientists Say
Earth will welcome a visitor in a few days as a traveling asteroid is expected to spend almost two months revolving around the planet. The so-called "mini-moon" will be around from Sept. 29 to Nov. 25,
Earth Is Getting Another 'Moon' This September, but Only for 2 Months
The Earth is getting a second 'mini-moon' later this month, but it'll only last from Sept. 29 to Nov. 25, researchers say.
Earth will have a second 'tiny moon' for two months
It won't be there forever, but Earth will have a second moon when a small asteroid begins to orbit the planet later this ...
Lunar guest: Earth is getting a second Moon for two months
Scientists aren't sure if 2024 PT5 is an asteroid. At roughly 10 meters in length, 2024 PT5 is difficult to spot without a ...
Earth Is Getting a ‘Second Moon’ for the Next 2 Months. Here’s What It Means for Your Sign
Yep, Earth will temporarily get a second moon. It’s called 2024 PT5 and it’s been called a “mini moon” by astronomers. 2024 ...