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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.
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 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.
Earth’s ‘mini moon’ is disappearing this week
The recently discovered object, known as 2024 PT5, has been tagging alongside Earth since September. Here’s what to know about it.
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 'second moon' is just visiting its cosmic parents for Thanksgiving
Earth's "second moon" won't be sticking around for Thanksgiving, but just as many of us will on Thursday (Nov. 28), it seems the asteroid was paying a visit to its relatives.
Earth has lost its mini-moon, which may have come from our main Moon
For the past two months, a small asteroid named 2024 PT5 has been keeping Earth company, acting as a "mini-moon." Now, it's set to drift away
Earth bids farewell to ‘mini moon’ that’s been tagging along for months
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.
Earth's mini moon could be a chunk of the big moon, scientists say
A mini moon that will bid farewell to Earth soon may in fact be a small hunk of the big moon — the one that has loomed far longer in the sky than humans have roamed the planet.
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Earth bids farewell to its temporary ‘mini moon’: What it was, and where it’s going
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — Planet Earth is parting company with an asteroid that’s been tagging along as a “mini moon” ...
Earth bids farewell to its temporary 'mini moon' that was possibly a chunk of our actual moon
Planet Earth is parting company with an asteroid that’s been tagging along as a “mini moon” for the past two months.
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Earth bids farewell to temporary ‘mini moon’
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — Planet Earth is parting company with an asteroid that’s been tagging along as a “mini moon” for ...
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The moon may be the ideal place to preserve Earth's biodiversity
Well, that may just be the plan. Scientists want to create a repository on the moon to preserve biological material from Earth. Lunar temperatures and the orb's overall stability make it an ideal ...
Scientists trace origin of Earth's mysterious 'minimoon' days before it escapes into space for 30 years
A new study reveals that the asteroid 2024 PT5, which has been orbiting Earth for 2 months, may have a "lunar origin." ...
Earth's temporary 'second moon' set to depart: How to watch and the exact date of its exit
Earth briefly hosted a 33-foot asteroid, 2024 PT5, as a 'mini-moon' for about two months. Discovered by NASA, this space rock ...