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.
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 orbit.
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 moon’ departs, is likely part of our actual moon
The “mini moon” that’s been tagging along in Earth’s orbit for the past couple of months is departing on Monday, but not before delivering a scientific surprise: It may have once been part
Earth is bidding adieu to its 'mini moon': What secrets did 2024 PT5 leave behind?
Asteroid 2024 PT5, Earth’s temporary ‘mini moon’, has ended its two-month stay, departing for the solar system under the sun’s gravitational pull. Believed to be a fragment of the Moon from an ancient impact,
Earth bids farewell to 'mini moon' asteroid set for return visit in 2055
Earth is parting company with an asteroid that's been tagging along as a “mini moon" for the past two months. The harmless space rock will peel away on Monday.
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.
Say Goodbye to the Earth's Second Moon As It Leaves Before Thanksgiving
This fascinating space rock, which has been dubbed Earth's "second moon" or "mini-moon," has provided scientists with fresh insights into both lunar history and near-Earth asteroids during its brief stay.
Earth's Second Moon Has Vanished, Scientists Say
The Earth has parted ways with a tiny "mini moon" that's been orbiting our planet for two months now. The 33-feet-across space rock, dubbed 2024 PT5, was first spotted by astronomers in August. It only came by for a brief visit,
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 ...
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Earth's '2nd moon' escapes our planet's orbit — will it ever return?
The mini-moon 2024 PT5, which has been orbiting Earth for two months and is likely a chunk of the moon, will now drift away ...
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'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.