Earth has caught a 'second moon,' scientists say | Space
Sep 30, 2024 · NASA scientists calculated that Earth should have captured a "second moon" on Sunday (Sept. 29). The "mini-moon" is actually the tiny asteroid 2024 PT5, which usually orbits the sun as part of...
Earth Is Temporarily Getting a Second Moon | TIME
Sep 18, 2024 · For almost two months, Earth will joined by a new mini-moon in it's gravitational orbit, believed to be an asteroid known as 2024 PT5
'Mini Moon' to orbit Earth for two months - BBC News
Sep 25, 2024 · Get ready for a cosmic surprise this autumn - Earth is about to get a second moon, according to scientists. A small asteroid is going to be captured by Earth’s gravitational pull and...
Earth will get another moon this month — but not for long!
Sep 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 billion...
It's official: Earth now has two moons - Earth.com
Oct 6, 2024 · Though it might sound extraordinary for Earth to gain a second moon, these gravitational captures are more common than you might think. Scientists have officially documented two prior “short captures,” which last about a week and are estimated to occur several times per decade.
Earth just got a second moon, but not for long. Here's why
Oct 2, 2024 · Earth just got a second moon, but not for long. Here's why The ‘mini moon’ is actually a small asteroid, the size of a school bus, that is known as 2024 PT5.
Updated: Why Earth Now Has A ‘Second Moon’ — But Only
Sep 28, 2024 · There may be a new bright comet in the night sky, but this weekend Earth also has a new moon. As of Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024, our planet’s gravitational pull has captured a space rock and sent it...
'Mini Moon' to orbit Earth for two months - BBC
Sep 25, 2024 · Get ready for a cosmic surprise this autumn - Earth is about to get a second moon, according to scientists. A small asteroid is going to be captured by Earth’s gravitational pull and...
Earth’s 2nd moon has arrived: What you need to know - KTLA
Oct 4, 2024 · A second moon has officially entered Earth’s orbit—sort of. Although it’s being called a “mini-moon,” it’s actually an asteroid named 2024 PT5. The asteroid has been temporarily ...
Earth Has a Second Moon—For Another 300 Years, At Least
Nov 11, 2021 · Scientists have learned where Earth's 'second moon' came from—and how much longer it'll stick around.