Earth's moon soon won't be the only orbiting body in the sky. 'Mini-moon' asteroid 2024 PT5 will soon be here.
It's thought the asteroid will circle Earth until the end of November, before moving on to other parts of the Milky Way.
The internet has been buzzing about a so-called "mini-moon." Here's what we know about 2024 PT5 and if it will be visible.
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.
The asteroid is part of the Arjuna asteroid belt, a group of space rocks in the solar system that revolve around the sun.
The mini-moon is technically an asteroid and will be sucked into Earth's orbit for a short time before being flung back out ...
Earth is set to play host to a “mini-moon” this week, as a small asteroid – about the length of a double decker bus – enters ...
Earth is set to play host to a “mini-moon” this week, as a small asteroid – about the length of a double decker bus – enters ...
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 ...
Earth is set to play host to a “mini-moon” this week, as a small asteroid – about the length of a double decker bus – enters ...
Earth is about to flirt with a new natural satellite, gaining a second ‘mini moon’ for 57 days. Our relationship with THE ...
Mini-moons can also be asteroids that come from the main asteroid belt located between Mars and Jupiter. Though this ...