The Rise of the Mini Moon

Earth's mini moon could be a chunk of the big moon, scientists say

Though the results were not conclusive, they suggest the mini moon, officially referred to as 2024 PT5, has a lunar origin, closely matching ...

Earth will get another moon this month — but not for long! | Space

Earth will get itself another moon this month, but only briefly. The "mini-moon" in the form of asteroid 2024 PT5 will stick around for just ...

A 'mini moon' joins Earth's orbit: Brown astronomers explain

This “mini-moon” emerged from an asteroid named 2024 PT5, officially joining Earth's orbit on Sept. 29. The asteroid was found by a group of ...

Mini-Moon: The Trendy Alternative to a Traditional Honeymoon

The mini-moon trend signifies a shift in honeymoon planning, born from the desire of modern couples to enjoy immediate post-wedding relaxation ...

Earth will have a temporary 'mini moon' for two months - Phys.org

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 ...

Earth will have a temporary 'mini moon' for two months | AP News

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 ...

'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". ... The supermoon rising behind ...

What is the 'Mini Moon' That is Now Orbiting Earth?

For the next two months, Earth will have a cosmic guest. A so-called “mini moon” will join our actual moon in circling the planet until Nov. 25.

Earth is getting a tiny new mini-moon. It won't be the first (or the last)

The regular Moon's new, temporary friend is 2024 PT₅, an asteroid captured from the Arjuna asteroid group (called the “Arjunas”). Our new mini- ...

Earth to get a mini-moon for two months, but what is it? - Al Jazeera

From late September until late November this year, a “mini-moon”, called 2024 PT5 by the astrologers who spotted it approaching will be orbiting the planet.

Earth will have a temporary 'mini-moon' for two months - Boston.com

The mini-moon is actually an asteroid about the size of a school bus. It will be trapped in Earth's gravity for about two months.

The science behind the 'mini moon' entering Earth's orbit - BBC

An asteroid called 2024 PT5 will go around the Earth for two months this autumn. Why is it called a 'mini moon' and can you see it?

The moon will get a temporary sidekick. It's called a mini-moon but ...

The moon is getting a little friend. For about two months a so-called mini-moon will orbit Earth. ... STEVE INSKEEP, HOST: We have news about the ...

A new 'mini-moon' comes to Earth this fall - OPB

The researchers say 2024 PT5 will travel around the Earth in a “horseshoe” path for about two months, from Sept. 29 to Nov. 25. But there's some ...

Earth's newest neighbor: 2024 PT5 mini-moon - Yale Daily News

When the world woke up on Sunday, Sept. · Before it became one of Earth's moons, 2024 PT5 was part of the Arjuna asteroid belt, a cluster of ...

How the Mini-Moon Will Impact You, According to Astrologers

Astrologers explain what to expect from the Earth's new "mini-Moon," aka asteroid 2024 PT5, including the dates that this new second Moon ...

What is the “mini moon” that is now orbiting Earth? Astrophysicist ...

For the next two months, Earth will have a cosmic guest. A so-called “mini moon” will join our actual moon in circling the planet until Nov.

Earth To Receive a Temporary Mini Moon | Sent Into Space

Discover the fascinating world of mini-moons as Earth welcomes a temporary celestial visitor, 2024 PT5. Learn about this rare cosmic event ...

Earth Will Have a Temporary 'Mini Moon' for Two Months

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.

Asteroid 2024 PT5 orbits Earth this month | newscentermaine.com

This "mini-moon" isn't a moon at all. It's an asteroid named 2024 PT5. At just 33 feet wide, it's about the size of a yellow school bus.