Earth’s temporary Second moon has arrived
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If you were hoping to see the “mini moon,” you’ve probably been disappointed. But experts say the asteroid was an important milestone in planetary defense research.
This past Sunday Earth gained a temporary second moon
On Sept. 29, Asteroid 2024 PT5 entered Earth’s gravitational pull. PT5 will orbit in a horseshoe shape, meaning it won’t complete a full circle while under the influence of Earth’s gravity. Once the asteroid finishes its orbit on Nov. 25, it will return to the Arjuna asteroid belt.
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A new mini-moon the size of a city bus will soon be circling our planet and hanging out in our skies until Thanksgiving week. An asteroid named 2024 PT5 will enter Earth's orbit this week, get caught there from Sept.
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There's a new moon on the horizon. The Earth will gain a second, mini-moon on Sept. 29, but it won't stick around too long. Here's what to know.
Earth’s 2nd moon has arrived: What you need to know
A second moon has officially entered Earth’s orbit—sort of. Although it’s being called a “mini-moon,” it’s actually an asteroid named 2024 PT5. The asteroid has been temporarily captured by Earth’s gravitational pull.
Earth’s temporary 2nd moon has arrived: What you need to know
The asteroid will remain in Earth’s orbit from now until Nov. 25, when it will exit and continue its journey through the solar system. “There’s no way for small telescopes t
Earth’s 2nd moon is here: What you need to know
A second moon has officially entered Earth’s orbit. As of September 29th, the mini-moon began circling our planet. Although it’s being called a mini-moon, it’s actually an
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