Earth will get a second moon for nearly 57 days 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.
7 Interesting Facts About Temporary 'Mini-Moon’ Every Moon Lovers Should Know
Earth will temporarily capture a small asteroid, approximately 10 meters wide, named 2024 PT5. According to study, it was discovered on August 7, 2024, during routine monitoring. From September 29 to November 25, 2024, Earth's gravity will pull the moon-like asteroid into its orbit, making it a "mini-moon."
Earth has a new mini moon. Say hello before it disappears.
Say hello to Earth’s temporary new moon. From Sept. 29 to Nov. 25, a passing asteroid will be pulled in by Earth’s gravity — sort of like a window shopper — before returning to its normal orbit around the sun.
Asteroid to orbit Earth as 'mini-moon' for nearly 2 months: When you can see it
An Arjuna asteroid, discovered in August, will become a "mini-moon" event for nearly two months from Sept. 29 to Nov. 25.
Earth will soon have a ‘second moon’ — at least for a little while
Earth will soon have two moons, but not for long. According to a study published in the journal Research Notes of the American Astronomical Society (AAS), the “moon” in question is a celestial body known as 2024 PT 5 that is believed to be an Arjuna asteroid.
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 month, space researchers have announced.
Earth Is Temporarily Getting a Second Moon
Earth may have once had rings like Saturn
Earth may have had rings. At least that's what a new study published this month claims. Here's what we know so far.
Earth may have had a ring system 466 million years ago
In a discovery that challenges our understanding of Earth's ancient history, researchers have found evidence suggesting that ...
Prehistoric Earth Was Very Hot. That Offers Clues About Future Earth.
At times during the past half-billion years, carbon dioxide warmed our planet more than previously thought, according to a ...
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Amazing video reveals what Earth looked like 1.8 billion years ago
Using information from inside the rocks on Earth’s surface, scientists have reconstructed the plate tectonics of the planet ...
Explaining dramatic planetwide changes after world's last 'Snowball Earth' event
Some of the most dramatic climatic events in our planet's history are "Snowball Earth" events that happened hundreds of ...
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Earth To Gain A 'Second Moon'! Mini-Moon Asteroid 2024 PT5 Set For Temporary Orbit | Key Facts
Earth is about to gain a second moon! A "mini-moon" named 2024 PT5 is a small asteroid that will temporarily orbit our ...
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Earth observation companies wary of Starshield
After seeing the disruption that Starlink has had on the satellite communications market, Earth observation companies are ...
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Plane Captures First-Ever Photo Of High-Speed Satellite Reentering Earth's Atmosphere
A plane has captured the first photo of a spacecraft reentering the Earth's atmosphere from a high-speed orbit as it flew ...
China’s secretive space plane has returned to Earth. Its mission? Unknown
A Chinese “reusable experimental spacecraft” believed to be the country’s secretive space plane has landed back on Earth ...
Planet To Provide Earth Observation Data Products To German Space Agency - Quick Facts
Planet Labs Germany GmbH has signed a three year contract with the German Space Agency at German Aerospace Center. Through the ...
Study Suggests Earth Had Saturn-Like Rings That Lasted For Tens Of Millions Of Years
A study suggests earth had Saturn-like rings that lasted for tens of millions of years. Molly Gambhir tells you more!