An asteroid, pulled into Earth’s orbit, is sometimes known as a ‘mini-moon.’ You’ll need a telescope to view it.
( KTLA) — Earth will soon have two moons, but not for long. According to a study published in the journal Research Notes of ...
For nearly two months this year, Earth’s moon will have company — a second moon. Technically, it isn’t a second moon, but ...
Though the mini-moon will only be in Earth’s orbit for about two months, it’ll stay close to the planet for a few months, ...
Here’s what to know about our new, temporary celestial neighbor. Earth has a large gravitational pull. So it’s not uncommon ...
A “second moon” will pass by Earth, but not for so long. According to a study published by the American Astronomical Society, ...
Earth will welcome a new celestial neighbour: a 'mini-moon' named 2024 PT5. This small asteroid, roughly 10 meters (32 feet) ...
According to a study published in the Research Notes of the American Astronomical Society, the asteroid will be captured by ...
PT5 will only be in Earth’s orbit for a few weeks, from Sept. 29 until Nov. 25, but will remain close for a few months ...
2024 PT5 will be a temporary visitor, arriving in September and flying off again in November.
Astronomers using NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory have found a galaxy cluster has two streams of superheated gas crossing ...