Did you know Earth is set to have another moon in its orbit? Here's what that means
This new floating rock is only expected to orbit the Earth once, beginning its trip Sept. 29 before breaking off from its gravitational pull on Nov. 25.
Earth will have a second 'tiny moon' for two months
It won't be there forever, but Earth will have a second moon when a small asteroid begins to orbit the planet later this month, space researchers have announced.
Meet Earth's New Mini-Moon Before It Vanishes
The hunk of rock, dubbed 2024 PT5 will fly into Earth's orbit, get caught there from Sept. 29 to Nov. 25 and then go on its merry way out into the solar system. Scientists call such phenomena mini-moons.
A new 'mini-moon' comes to Earth this fall
An newly discovered asteroid will be captured by Earth's gravity this fall. The "mini-moon" will spend about two months in Earth's orbit, before being flung back on its normal path around the sun.
Earth Is Getting a New 'Mini Moon' for the Next Two Months, Astronomers Say
In just over one week’s time, Earth will gain a new celestial companion that will stay for two months in the planet’s gravitational cradle. Meet asteroid 2024 PT5, Earth’s latest mini-moon. “It is pretty cool,
Mini-moon set to orbit Earth is newly discovered asteroid: What to know
A newly discovered asteroid, also referred to as a mini-moon or second moon, is set to enter Earth's orbit temporarily this fall.
A 'mini-moon' will be captured by the Earth's orbit for several weeks later this month
In an article published by the American Astronomical Society, researchers Carlos de La Fuente Marcos and Raul de La Fuente Marcos said the asteroid will be temporarily captured by the Earth's orbit from Sept.
Earth will get a second moon for nearly 57 days 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.
Earth's temporary twin: Minimoon joins the moon for two months
Astronomers have reported that Earth will have two natural satellites for nearly two months, from September 29 to November 25. In addition to the Moon, asteroid 2024 PT5, known as a minimoon, will also be moving around our planet.
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Thinning Ice Caused a Landslide. Then an Avalanche. Then a Tsunami.
As they watched it persist for a day, then another, then another, researchers across the world were stunned ... And it’s ...
World Rivers Day 2024: Date, time and significance
World Rivers Day 2024 is an opportunity to acknowledge the importance of rivers. As the lifeblood of our planet, rivers need ...
Nasa issues alert for stadium-sized asteroid approaching Earth
Nasa has issued an alert for a stadium-sized asteroid set to make a close approach to Earth on Tuesday. The 2024 ON asteroid ...
Simulation shows what would happen if 'God of Chaos' asteroid collided with Earth
A simulation has revealed what would happen if the Apophis asteroid collided with Earth. 99942 Apophis - also known as the ...
Dixon astronomer finds 9th asteroid before atmosphere impact
A Dixon high graduate just did what few researchers have accomplished – she found an asteroid before it impacted Earth.
Earth’s Fall Equinox Ushers In Astronomical Autumn
During an equinox, places around the globe experience nearly equal amounts of daytime and nighttime. The second occurrence ...
Why did the Earth vibrate for 9 days in 2023?
A mysterious vibration shook the planet last. The unusual rumble was neither an earthquake nor was it a volcanic eruption, as ...
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The asteroid was discovered in August and is set to become a mini-moon, spinning around Earth in a horseshoe shape for about ...
Palladium price today: Palladium is trading at $1,105.33
Currently, palladium trades at $1,105.33 per ounce, as of 9 a.m. ET, compared to gold, which trades at $2,576.19 per ounce.