Earth, Mini Moon

Earth bids farewell to its temporary ‘mini moon’ that is possibly a chunk of our actual moon
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — Planet 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, overcome by the stronger tug of the sun’s gravity. But it will zip closer for a quick visit in January.
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Earth set to say goodbye to its ‘mini moon’ that could be a chunk of the big moon
Earth set to say goodbye to its ‘mini moon’ that could be a chunk of the big moon - The so-called mini moon will be overwhelmed by stronger tug of sun’s gravity
Earth’s temporary Mini Moon, 2024 PT5, set to depart and return in January
Planet Earth is bidding farewell to a celestial visitor, asteroid 2024 PT5, which has been following a “mini moon” trajectory for the past two months. The asteroid, measuring about 33 feet (10 meters) in diameter,
Earth bids farewell to temporary ‘mini moon’
Planet Earth is parting company with an asteroid that has been tagging along as a “mini moon” for the past two months. The harmless space rock will peel away on Monday, overcome by the stronger tug of the sun’s gravity.
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