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Has Earth gained a second moon? Only temporarily.
The Franklin Institute's chief astronomer Derrick Pitts on the second moon orbiting Earth through November, Orion's Betelgeuse possibly going supernova this month, and the beauty of Saturn.
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.
How to See the "Mini Moon" Joining Earth's Orbit in Fall 2024
Scientists say that a small asteroid is going to enter the Earth's gravitational pull, creating a mini moon beginning Sept. 29, 2024.
Asteroid to orbit Earth as 'mini-moon' for nearly 2 months: When you can see it
An Arjuna asteroid, discovered in August, will become a "mini-moon" event for nearly two months from Sept. 29 to Nov. 25.
Take a quiz on asteroids as one becomes Earth’s ‘mini-moon’ this fall
Millions of asteroids are floating around in space. Find out what you know about these relics of our solar system with this cosmic quiz.
Earth to get temporary 'mini-moon' this autumn: Here's how you can watch it
Earth is set to gain a temporary mini-moon this autumn with the arrival of asteroid 2024 PT5. The asteroid, measuring about 33 feet wide, will orbit Earth from September 29 to November 25 before leaving its gravitational pull.
Earth will get a 'mini second moon' this weekend – but only for a few months
Earth will get a 'mini second moon' this weekend – but only for a few months - The 2024 PT5 is a tiny asteroid of only 10 metres long – but will it be visible to the naked eye?
'Mini-moon' to enter Earth's orbit this weekend and stick around for months - how to see it
Our planet is about to welcome a "mini-moon" this week when a small asteroid, roughly the size of a double-decker bus, drifts into Earth's gravitational pull. The transitory visitor, dubbed 2024 PT5,
Earth to get a ‘mini moon’ this month, scientists reveal
Earth to get a ‘mini moon’ this month, scientists reveal - Space rock to orbit Earth for brief period between September and November, researchers say
New ‘mini moon’ set to enter Earth’s orbit
The temporary guest, called 2024 PT5, is set to arrive on September 29 and is expected to befriend the regular Moon for around two months
For European astronauts, this place in Germany is the next best thing to the moon
It will be years before the European Space Agency can send one of its astronauts to the moon, but the agency says it’s time ...
Though it's not the moon yet, it's the next best thing for European astronauts
It will be years before the European Space Agency can send one of its astronauts to the moon, but the agency says it’s time ...
Small, temporary ‘mini-moon’ detected by astronomers, invisible to naked eye
Earth will soon be gaining a “mini-moon” but it’s only temporary, officials say. Only large, powerful telescopes are likely ...
When is the 'second moon' coming? Will we be able to see it? Here's what to know.
What is a 'second moon' and when will one be in range of Earth? Will people be able to see it? Here's what to know about what ...
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To the Moon for PS5, Xbox Series launches October 8
The PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series versions of RPG To the Moon will launch on October 8 for $9.99, publisher Serenity Forge ...
Will the 'mini-moon' be visible in Tennessee? What to know about asteroid 2024 PT5's time near Earth
Earth's moon soon won't be the only orbiting body in the sky. 'Mini-moon' asteroid 2024 PT5 will soon be here.
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Why Is It So Hard to Go Back to the Moon?
When the Apollo 17 astronauts returned from the moon in 1972, they couldn’t have known that they would be the last humans to travel deep into outer space for more than 50 years. But no astronauts ...
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The Quest to Build a Telescope on the Moon
If the FarView radio telescope is built, it would double as a demonstration of two unprecedented activities: mining and ...
New lunar training facility unveiled to prepare astronauts for future moon missions
The European Space Agency is preparing for future moon missions by opening a new training facility in Germany.