Earth's mini-moon has finally departed. Will it ever return as a 'second moon?'
Asteroid 2024 PT5 didn't stick around for Thanksgiving, but don't be sad. It will be back... but will it ever be a second moon again?
As Earth says goodbye to 'mini-moon,' asteroid's possible lunar origin revealed
Earth is saying goodbye to an asteroid that has been a "mini-moon" of sorts since late September, when it joined the planet's orbit.
Goodnight moon! Astronomers snap photo of Earth's departing mini-moon
Astronomers used the Two-meter Twin Telescope to catch a "see-you-soon" image of the departing asteroid 2024 PT5.
Farewell for now to Earth’s 'mini moon' which could be part of the Moon
For about two months, Earth had a temporary second moon from an asteroid that scientists believe originated from our only Moon.
Earth bids farewell to 'mini moon' asteroid set for return visit in 2055
Earth is parting company with an asteroid that's been tagging along as a “mini moon" for the past two months. The harmless space rock will peel away on Monday.
Say Goodbye to the Earth's Second Moon As It Leaves Before Thanksgiving
Earth is about to bid farewell to its temporary celestial companion as asteroid 2024 PT5 prepares to depart our orbit on Monday, just before this year's Thanksgiving celebration.
Earth Bids Goodbye to Its 'Mini-Moon,' as Astronomers Investigate Where Our Planet's Asteroid Companion Came From
After almost two months of companionship, Earth has just lost its “mini-moon.” On Monday, the asteroid dubbed 2024 PT5 was tugged away from our planet and resumed its course in the sun’s orbit once more.
Earth's Second Moon Has Vanished, Scientists Say
The Earth has parted ways with a tiny "mini moon" that's been orbiting our planet for two months now. The 33-feet-across space rock, dubbed 2024 PT5, was first spotted by astronomers in August. It only came by for a brief visit,
Asteroid "mini moon" temporarily caught in Earth's orbit set to break free
Brian Hackney reports on the possible origins of Earth's recent "mini-moon" that is preparing to depart our orbit.
Earth bids farewell to its temporary ‘mini moon’: What it was, and where it’s going
Currently, more than 2 million miles away, the object is too small and faint to see without a powerful telescope.
Time flies faster on the Moon than on Earth, new study confirms
Efforts to measure lunar timing are part of a program that aims to increase human activity on the lunar surface. Precise ...
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'Cold' Moon Among December's Stargazing Highlights
A 'Cold' Moon, multiple meteor showers and a giant gas giant in our night sky are among December's stargazing highlights.
Time Moves Faster On Moon Than On Earth? Scientists Reveal
To explore the Earth's natural satellite, the communication and navigation infrastructure between both worlds must be synced immaculately.
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How the Moon can save Earth
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Moon’s Hidden Treasure: Natural Graphene Found in Chang’e 5 Lunar Samples Sparks Material Science Revolution
Chinese scientists have discovered a remarkable material in lunar samples brought back by the Chang'e 5 mission. This finding ...
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China Successfully Tests Earth-Moon Communications With Satellite
Tiandu-2 and Queqiao-2 satellites successfully tested communications from moon orbit to Earth. Credit: Space.com | footage ...
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Earth’s second moon shoots out: No one understands what happened
While it is expected that the second moon will shoot out on the day of Thanksgiving, it is expected that it will not be ...
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The moon is just the beginning for this waterless concrete
Made from faux Martian and lunar soil, a new sulfur-based compound could also lead to faster construction on Earth.