Asteroid will soon enter Earth's orbit as temporary 'mini moon' - NBC News
Earth is set to play host to a visiting “mini-moon.” An asteroid is expected to swing by Earth next week, then spend about two months orbiting the planet as it gets temporarily caught by...
A space rock is about to become Earth’s new ‘mini-moon’ - CNN
Sep 20, 2024 · A temporary “mini-moon” will whirl around Earth for about two months as our planet’s gravity captures a small asteroid in its orbit.
'Mini Moon' to orbit Earth for two months - BBC News
Sep 25, 2024 · A small asteroid is going to be captured by Earth’s gravitational pull and temporarily become a "mini-moon". This space visitor will be around from September 29 for a …
'Mini-moon' to join Earth's orbit for 2 months beginning Sunday
Sep 29, 2024 · A small asteroid will join Earth's orbit around the sun for two months beginning Sunday, becoming a 'mini-moon.'
Earth bids farewell to its temporary ‘mini moon ... - KXAN Austin
2 days ago · CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — Planet Earth parted company with an asteroid that’s been tagging along as a “mini moon” for the past two months. The harmless space rock …
Earth will have a temporary 'mini moon' for two months | AP News
Sep 27, 2024 · The mini moon will circle the globe for almost 57 days but won’t complete a full orbit. On Nov. 25, it will part ways with the Earth and continue its solo trajectory through the …
Earth Is Getting a New 'Mini Moon' for the Next Two Months, …
Sep 20, 2024 · In just over one week’s time, Earth will gain a new celestial companion that will stay for two months in the planet’s gravitational cradle. Meet asteroid 2024 PT5, Earth’s latest …
Earth bids farewell to its temporary ‘mini moon’ – NBC New York
6 days ago · Earth bids farewell to its temporary ‘mini moon' that is possibly a chunk of our actual moon The harmless space rock will peel away on Monday, overcome by the stronger tug of …
'Mini Moon' to orbit Earth for two months - BBC
A small asteroid is going to be captured by Earth’s gravitational pull and temporarily become a "mini-moon". This space visitor will be around from September 29 for a couple of months …
What is the ‘Mini Moon’ That is Now Orbiting Earth?
Oct 4, 2024 · What is the “mini moon” that is now orbiting Earth? Astrophysicist explains small cosmic guest — and the bigger one that’s on the horizon. For two months, a small asteroid will …