Earth will get another moon this month — but not for long!
WEBSep 17, 2024 · This month, Earth will grab itself a second moon in the form of the tiny asteroid 2024 PT5. Unlike the moon, Earth's primary companion which has accompanied our planet for around 4 billion years ...
Newly Discovered Asteroid 2024 PT5 Becomes Earth’s Temporary …
WEB2 days ago · A new asteroid, named 2024 PT5, is set to briefly orbit the planet, marking a rare celestial event. Discovered in August, this asteroid is notable for its size and temporary orbital presence with the earth, earning it the informal title of a "mini moon." Approximately the size of a school bus, 2024 PT5 will orbit Earth from Sept.29 to Nov. 24.
Asteroid will soon enter Earth's orbit as temporary 'mini moon'
WEB5 days ago · The asteroid, dubbed 2024 PT5, is 33 feet long — roughly equivalent to a standard school bus. The space rock does not pose a threat to Earth, and it is not expected to stick around for long ...
Earth is about to have a temporary ‘mini-moon’ | CNN
WEBSep 20, 2024 · CNN —. Earth is about to gain a new “mini-moon,” but it won’t stay around for long. The newly discovered asteroid, named 2024 PT5, will temporarily be captured by Earth’s gravity and ...
Earth will capture 'second moon' this weekend, scientists say
WEB3 days ago · While the moon is an estimated 2,159 miles (3,475 km) in diameter, 2024 PT5 is believed to be just 37 feet wide. That means the moon is a whopping 308,108 times wider than the lunar pretender ...
Earth Is Getting a New 'Mini Moon' for the Next Two Months, …
WEBSep 20, 2024 · A roughly 33-foot-long asteroid called 2024 PT5 will chart a horseshoe-like path around our planet Shi En Kim Reporter In just over one week’s time, Earth will gain a new celestial companion ...
Earth will have a temporary 'mini moon' for two months - Phys.org
WEB12 hours ago · The space rock—2024 PT5—was first spotted in August by astronomers at Complutense University of Madrid using a powerful telescope located in Sutherland, South Africa.
2024 PT5 - Wikipedia
WEB2024 PT5 is a near-Earth object roughly 11 meters (36 ft) in diameter discovered by ATLAS South Africa, Sutherland on 7 August 2024, the day before approaching Earth at 568,500 km (353,200 mi).
Earth to get an asteroid mini-moon for 2 months
WEBSep 12, 2024 · Earth’s gravity will temporarily capture a newly discovered asteroid named 2024 PT5, creating a mini-moon. According to researchers Carlos de la Fuente Marcos and Raúl de la Fuente Marcos, the...
Earth's new 'mini-moon' will orbit our planet for the next 2 months
WEBSep 16, 2024 · The mini-moon, an asteroid called 2024 PT5, was spotted by the Asteroid Terrestrial-Impact Last Alert System (ATLAS) on Aug. 7. The space rock will make one complete orbit of our planet between...
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