You only have a few days left to see the Earth's 'second moon'
No, it’s obviously the Earth’s famous second moon. Asteroids generally do one of three things when they get a but too close ...
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Earth’s second moon discovered
Officially named asteroid 2024 PT5, this object entered Earth’s orbit on September 29, 2024, and will remain nearby until ...
Earth may have had a Saturn-like ring over 400 million years ago, scientists say
Earth may have had a ring made up of a broken asteroid over 400 million years ago, a study finds. The Saturn-like feature ...
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An asteroid hit Earth just hours after being detected. It was the 3rd 'imminent impactor' of 2024
A small asteroid burned up in Earth's atmosphere off the coast of California just hours after being discovered and before ...
Earth's mini moon could be a chunk of the big moon, scientists say
A mini moon that will bid farewell to Earth soon may in fact be a small hunk of the big moon — the one that has loomed far ...
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Earth’s second moon confirmed : Scientists discover new natural satellite orbiting our planet
Astronomers at the Complutense University of Madrid first spotted this intriguing event using a powerful telescope in ...
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Earth Has Another Moon and It's Staying Until Thanksgiving
It's here to stay, or at least until Thanksgiving week. But it's not a moon. In fact, it's an asteroid named 2024 PT5. It entered Earth's orbit on Sept. 29 and will be taking up residency in our ...
Taurid meteor shower to light up the night sky. Here's how you can see it
The North and South Taurids occur every year in September, October, and November. They may have originated from a comet that ...
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Earth's mini moon could be a chunk of the big moon, scientists say
Credit: Carlos de la Fuente Marcos / Raúl de la Fuente Marcos graphic Asteroid 2024 PT5, which is making a complete spin every hour, has flown partially around Earth since Sept. 29 and will make ...