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Earth will soon have a temporary 2nd moon

Yes, Earth is getting a temporary second moon

Yes, Earth is getting a second moon for a short period of time. Earth is getting a second moon, specifically a “mini-moon.” In August, an asteroid, known as 2024 PT5, was spotted on the University of Hawaii and NASA’s Asteroid Terrestrial-impact Last Alert System.

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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.

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Earth Is Temporarily Getting a Second Moon

Starting next week, the moon, Earth’s closest celestial body, will be joined by a new neighbor: a second moon. From Sept. 29 until Nov. 25, astronomers calculate that 2024 PT5— which is what scientists think is an asteroid but have dubbed a “mini-moon”—will be looping around Earth.

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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.

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Earth to get a second moon this month, scientists reveal

It is expected to follow a horseshoe-type orbit to become a “mini-moon” of Earth on 29 September only to return to a path ...

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 ...

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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 ...

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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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