Earth to briefly gain second 'moon', scientists say
Earth is about to get a second moon for a couple of months, but it won't be visible for most people.
We will call it mini-moon. All about Earth temporary second moon, asteroid 2024 PT5
There's a new moon on the horizon. The Earth will gain a second, mini-moon on Sept. 29, but it won't stick around too long. Here's what to know.
Why will Earth soon have a second moon?
It may sound out of this world, but the Earth will pick up a second mini-moon this month. But don’t get too attached to this celestial body, it is only sticking around for a couple of months. It will revolve around the earth in a horseshoe-shaped orbit from September 29th until November 25th.
Are we getting a second moon? Everything to know about Earth's mini moon
A small asteroid called 2024 PT5 will temporarily orbit Earth this fall. Here's what it looks like and whether it will be visible to the naked eye.
Earth will get a second "mini-moon" for 2 months this year
The asteroid was discovered in August and is set to become a mini-moon, spinning around Earth in a horseshoe shape for about two months.
Will the second mini-moon be visible from Earth? All you need to know ahead of rare orbital phenomenon
A remarkable celestial event is on the horizon, pun intended, as a second mini-moon is expected to enter Earth's orbit soon. This phenomenon is known as a "temporary satellite" or "quasi-moon.
What is 2024 PT5? Earth to get second 'mini' moon
It's thought the asteroid will circle Earth until the end of November, before moving on to other parts of the Milky Way.
An asteroid will soon enter Earth's orbit as a temporary 'mini-moon'
A school-bus-sized asteroid is expected to spend about two months orbiting Earth as a "mini moon" as it gets temporarily caught by Earth’s gravity.
Earth is about to get a 2nd moon, for 57 days only. Here's what you need to know.
A moonlet from the Arjuna asteroid belt is set to fall into Earth's orbit for 57 days. The school-bus-sized space rock won't return until 2055.
What's All This About Earth Getting a Temporary Second Moon?
PT5 has already been near Earth since July. During the event, the asteroid's geocentric energy will become negative and remain that way for 56.6 days. In Dunn's simulation, the orbit is shown as the red line,
Will the 'mini-moon' be visible in Tennessee? What to know about asteroid 2024 PT5's time near Earth
Earth's moon soon won't be the only orbiting body in the sky. 'Mini-moon' asteroid 2024 PT5 will soon be here.
When is the 'second moon' coming? Will we be able to see it? Here's what to know.
What is a 'second moon' and when will one be in range of Earth? Will people be able to see it? Here's what to know about what ...
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Earth getting a ‘second moon’ for a few weeks
It may sound like something out of an epic space movie, but earth is going to get a second moon for a short time.
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Earth is getting a tiny second moon for 2 months
The regular Moon’s new, temporary friend is 2024 PT₅, an asteroid captured from the Arjuna asteroid group (called the ...
The Earth is getting second moon! Well, not exactly
TYLER, Texas — Did you know the Earth is getting a second, mini-moon? Well, sort of. There will be a satellite-like object ...
Earth Is Getting a ‘Second Moon’ for the Next 2 Months. Here’s What It Means for Your Sign
Yep, Earth will temporarily get a second moon. It’s called 2024 PT5 and it’s been called a “mini moon” by astronomers. 2024 ...
Earth Is Getting a 'Second Moon'
Later this month, an asteroid called 2024 PT5 will be joining Earth's orbit, becoming a mini-moon. The mini-moon will be in ...