Earth is about to have a temporary ‘mini-moon’ | CNN
WEBSep 20, 2024 · CNN — Earth is about to gain a new “mini-moon,” but it won’t stay around for long. The newly discovered asteroid, named 2024 PT5, will temporarily be captured by Earth’s gravity and...
Asteroid will soon enter Earth's orbit as temporary 'mini moon' - NBC News
WEB6 days ago · The asteroid, dubbed 2024 PT5, is 33 feet long — roughly equivalent to a standard school bus. The space rock does not pose a threat to Earth, and it is not expected to stick around for long ...
Earth will capture 'second moon' this weekend, scientists say
WEB4 days ago · NASA scientists have calculated that Earth will capture a "second moon" on Sunday (Sept. 29). The "mini-moon" comes in the form of the tiny asteroid 2024 PT5, which usually orbits the sun as part ...
Earth will get another moon this month — but not for long!
WEBSep 17, 2024 · This month, Earth will grab itself a second moon in the form of the tiny asteroid 2024 PT5. Unlike the moon, Earth's primary companion which has accompanied our planet for around 4...
Newly Discovered Asteroid 2024 PT5 Becomes Earth’s Temporary Mini-Moon
WEB2 days ago · A new asteroid, named 2024 PT5, is set to briefly orbit the planet, marking a rare celestial event. Discovered in August, this asteroid is notable for its size and temporary orbital presence with the earth, earning it the informal title of a "mini moon." Approximately the size of a school bus, 2024 PT5 will orbit Earth from Sept.29 to Nov. 24.
Tiny Asteroid Will Briefly Become Earth’s Mini Moon - Scientific …
WEBAt that point, 2024 PT5 will become another satellite of Earth—a so-called mini moon. Its sojourn alongside Earth will be brief, however, not even allowing this interplanetary …
Earth Is Getting a New 'Mini Moon' for the Next Two Months, …
WEBSep 20, 2024 · In a new report in the Research Notes of the American Astronomical Society, scientists announced that 2024 PT5 is just 33 feet long—on the order of one thousand times punier than the Chicxulub...
Earth to get an asteroid mini-moon for 2 months
WEBSep 12, 2024 · Earth’s gravity will temporarily capture a newly discovered asteroid named 2024 PT5, creating a mini-moon. According to researchers Carlos de la Fuente Marcos and Raúl de la Fuente...
Earth's new 'mini-moon' will orbit our planet for the next 2 months
WEBSep 16, 2024 · The mini-moon, an asteroid called 2024 PT5, was spotted by the Asteroid Terrestrial-Impact Last Alert System (ATLAS) on Aug. 7. The space rock will make one complete orbit of our planet...
'Mini Moon' to orbit Earth for two months - BBC
WEBSome even come back for repeat visits, the 2022 NX1 asteroid became a mini-moon in 1981 and again in 2022. So don’t worry if you miss this one - scientists predict 2024 PT5 will also return to ...