2024 PT5, which is larger than some of the other mini-moons, will also return to Earth's orbit — in 2055. ... CBS News has reached out to Marcos for further information and is awaiting response.

This isn’t the first time Earth has encountered a mini-moon. Asteroid 2022 NX1, for instance, orbited Earth briefly in 1981 and 2022. The good news for those who might miss 2024 PT5’s visit is ...

Earth has temporarily gained a second moon, an asteroid named 2024 PT5, which was captured in its orbit on September 29, 2024. This "mini-moon," measuring around 37 feet in width, will orbit the ...

Once it neared Earth, many factors allowed this asteroid to become our planet’s newest moon. All large bodies generate gravitational fields and the Earth is no exception. For 2024 PT5 to now be in ...

Here's what we know about 2024 PT5 and if it will be visible. The internet has been buzzing about a so-called "mini-moon." News Sports Opinion Business Advertise Obituaries eNewspaper Legals ...

The mini-moon is officially known as asteroid 2024 PT5. After first joining up with Earth on Sept. 29, 2024, the mini-moon left its orbit around our planet at 10:43 a.m. EST (1543 GMT) on Monday ...

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, USA TODAY reports.The asteroid 2024 PT5 is expected to escape Earth's ...

The asteroid 2024 PT5 will leave Earth on Nov. 25 before Thanksgiving after visiting as a second moon, but new analysis shows it may have been born from our original moon and thus from Earth.

Asteroid 2024 PT5, the “mini moon” that has been tagging along in Earth’s orbit for the past couple of months, ... With News Wire Services. Share this: Click to share on Facebook ...

Earth is bidding farewell to a tiny asteroid that joined its orbit for nearly two months. The asteroid, known as 2024 PT5, is set to be drawn away from Earth by the powerful pull of the sun on Monday.

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.

Asteroid 2024 PT5 measures in at about 33 feet in diameter. Will the mini-moon be visible? You won't be able to see the passing mini-moon as it enters Earth's gravity with the naked eye or even a ...