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Earth will get a 'mini-moon' this month
Earth Is Getting Another 'Moon' This September, but Only for 2 Months
The Earth is getting a second 'mini-moon' later this month, but it'll only last from Sept. 29 to Nov. 25, researchers say.
What you need to know about Earth’s new, temporary mini-moon
Here’s what to know about our new, temporary celestial neighbor. Earth has a large gravitational pull. So it’s not uncommon for objects flying through space to be attracted to it or get caught up in an orbit — at which point they earn status as miniature moons. The same happens with objects purposefully placed in space, such as satellites.
A space rock is about to become Earth's new 'mini-moon'
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 orbit our world from Sept. 29 to Nov. 25, according to astronomers. (Universe Concept, Alamy)
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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 Is Getting a New ‘Mini Moon’ for the Next Two Months, Astronomers Say
When the new mini-moon comes around, however, most people will probably not get to witness it: “The object is too small and ...
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