A 33-foot asteroid named 2024 PT5 is expected to briefly orbit the Earth between September 29 and November 25.

Beyond their scientific value, these tiny satellites may also hold commercial potential. Because they briefly orbit close to ...

"It is incredible that modern telescopic surveys have the ability to detect such small objects up to millions of kilometers ...

Called a "mini-moon" of sorts by some, it temporarily entered Earth's orbit on Sept. 29 from the Arjuna asteroid belt, which follows a similar orbital path around the sun as the Earth.

Earth may briefly capture as many as six moon fragments — called minimoons — at any given time before they move on to orbit ...

Departing on Monday (Nov. 25), 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?