Phys.org · 10h
Earth to capture a 'second moon' this weekend, NASA says
Earth will capture a miniature, "second moon" this week, according to NASA scientists. The new moon is actually a tiny asteroid dubbed 2024 PT5. It will start orbiting the planet in a horseshoe path and stick around for a little less than two months before escaping Earth's gravitational pull and going back to its regular orbit around the sun.
KCEN TV · 5h
Earth is getting a temporary second moon or 'mini-moon'
This “mini-moon” loops around Earth for nearly two months beginning September 29th and exiting November 25th. While asteroids frequently pass by Earth, PT5 will remain with us, following a unique horseshoe-shaped orbit around the Earth.
The Express Tribune · 4d
Earth new moon 2024 PT5: Can it be seen?
Earth is about to gain a temporary companion in space – a mini-moon known as 2024 PT5. This near-Earth asteroid NEA) is expected to enter Earth's orbit on 29 September 2024 and remain in orbit for just under two months before being released back into the solar system.
NBC Chicago · 4d
Is Earth getting a new moon? What to know about the rare phenomenon starting this month
Unlike the existing moon — which has orbited our planet for about 4 billion years — this new floating rock is only expected to orbit the Earth once, beginning its trip Sept. 29 before breaking off from its gravitational pull on Nov. 25. So, will you be able to get a glimpse of the extraterrestrial event?
U.S. News & World Report · 4h
Earth Will Have a Temporary 'Mini Moon' for Two Months
Earth's moon will soon have some company — a “mini moon.” The mini moon is actually an asteroid about the size of a school bus at 33 feet (10 meters). When it whizzes by Earth on Sunday, it will be temporarily trapped by our planet's gravity and orbit the globe — but only for about two months.
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