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Earth will get a 'mini-moon' this month

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Are we getting a second moon? Everything to know about Earth's mini moon

A small asteroid called 2024 PT5 will temporarily orbit Earth this fall. Here's what it looks like and whether it will be visible to the naked eye.

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Earth will get a second "mini-moon" for 2 months 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 Second ‘Mini’ Moon Arrives Soon, But Won’t Be Easily Visible

It’s an exciting time for astronomy enthusiasts as Earth will temporarily get a second moon for almost two months. A recent study found that an asteroid will enter Earth’s gravitational orbit. The rock,

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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 ...

Earth Is Getting a Second Moon; Here’s What’s Causing This Odd Phenomenon

"Asteroids that fail to escape Earth's gravity and end up orbiting the planet for a time are referred to as mini-moons," The ...

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Earth Is Getting a 'Second Moon'

Later this month, an asteroid called 2024 PT5 will be joining Earth's orbit, becoming a mini-moon. The mini-moon will be in ...

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Earth To Get A New Moon On Sept. 29, Scientists Say

Say hello to 2024 PT5, Earth’s newest mini-moon. Expected to go into orbit of Earth for a couple of months from Sept. 29, ...

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