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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 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 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 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'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.
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 Bids Farewell to Its Temporary ‘Mini Moon’
The harmless asteroid that's been tagging along for the past two months will be overcome by the stronger pull of the sun's gravity.
Earth's Cosmic Companion Bids Farewell, Returns in January
In a celestial farewell, a small asteroid recently dubbed a "mini moon" is bidding adieu to Earth after a fleeting two-month companionship. The space rock, known as 2024 PT5, will be drawn away by the sun's gravity on Monday but will revisit Earth for a brief encounter in January.
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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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Scientists trace origin of Earth's mysterious 'minimoon' days before it escapes into space for 30 years
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