Earth is about to get a mini-moon (temporarily). What to know about asteroid 2024 PT5.
The asteroid, named 2024 PT5, will do a 56-day horseshoe-shaped fly-by near Earth before it continues on it journey.
Asteroid 2024 PT5 Is Set To Be A Mini-Moon Of Earth – But Just For Two Months
An asteroid heading towards Earth is set to have an unusual fate: instead of smashing through our planet’s atmosphere, it’s likely to become trapped in orbit and become a mini-moon. It will be a swift visit,
Earth will get a second moon from September 29: Everything you need to know about 2024 PT5
PT5 could be anywhere between 16 to 138 feet across, potentially larger than the asteroid that exploded over Chelyabinsk, Russia, in 2013, causing damage and injuries.
2024 PT5: All about the asteroid that will become Earth's mini moon for two months
PT5 will orbit Earth briefly from September 29 to November 25, 2024, acting as a mini moon. It was discovered in August 2024 and will travel in a semi-orbit around Earth before returning to its sun-centered orbit.
Earth to get ‘mini-moon’ 2024 PT5, orbiting for 2 months | All you need to know
PT5 will orbit Earth from September 29 to November 25, before breaking free from the planet's gravitational pull.
Lunar guest: Earth is getting a second Moon for two months
Yet a new study reveals that for the next two months, 2024 PT5 will join our Moon in orbit around our planet, which means Earth will (temporarily) have a second moon, from September 29 to November 25.
Earth's new mini moon 2024 PT5: Will it be visible with the naked eye or telescope from September 29 to November 25
The small asteroid named 2024 PT5 will become a temporary mini moon of Earth from September 29 to November 25, 2024. While fascinating, its small size
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.
Earth is getting a temporary second moon this fall
Earth will soon have a visitor — and not of the extraterrestrial kind. Astronomers found a small asteroid that will orbit our planet this fall, becoming a "mini-moon" temporarily.
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Did you know Earth is set to have another moon in its orbit? Here's what that means
The visiting moon is technically an asteroid known as 2024 PT5, and was initially spotted Aug. 7 by NASA’s Asteroid ...
Earth is expected to have a Mini Moon named Asteroid 2024 PT5 till Late November.
Asteroids from the Earth pass by all the time but we are expecting a friendly visitor staying around for the next couple ...
Second Moon on the Horizon? Asteroid 2024 PT5 to Orbit Earth in a Rare Celestial Event Until November
PT5 will briefly become Earth's "mini moon" from September 29 to November 25, offering scientists a rare opportunity to study ...
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Earth Is Just Days Away From Gaining A “Mini-Moon” — Meet Asteroid 2024 PT5
A recently-discovered asteroid will soon become a mini-moon of Earth, and it will hang around until Thanksgiving.
Retirement Report: Approaching & Living in Retirement pt5
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Earth is about to get a mini-moon (temporarily). What to know about asteroid 2024 PT5.
Now named asteroid 2024 PT5, it will be captured in Earth's gravitational pull between Sept. 29 and Nov. 25. After that, it will escape Earth's orbit and be pulled toward the sun before continuing ...