Earth's mini-moon has finally departed. Will it ever return as a 'second moon?'
Asteroid 2024 PT5 didn't stick around for Thanksgiving, but don't be sad. It will be back... but will it ever be a second moon again?
Earth is saying goodbye to its mini moon – but don’t fret, it’ll be back
Earth will say goodbye to an asteroid that has acted as a mini moon for the past two months. But astronomers say it will return again soon.
Asteroid "mini moon" temporarily caught in Earth's orbit set to break free
Brian Hackney reports on the possible origins of Earth's recent "mini-moon" that is preparing to depart our orbit.
Earth Bids Goodbye to Its 'Mini-Moon,' as Astronomers Investigate Where Our Planet's Asteroid Companion Came From
After almost two months of companionship, Earth has just lost its “mini-moon.” On Monday, the asteroid dubbed 2024 PT5 was tugged away from our planet and resumed its course in the sun’s orbit once more.
As Earth says goodbye to 'mini-moon,' asteroid's possible lunar origin revealed
Earth is saying goodbye to an asteroid that has been a "mini-moon" of sorts since late September, when it joined the planet's orbit.
Earth bids farewell to 'mini moon' asteroid set for return visit in 2055
Earth is parting company with an asteroid that's been tagging along as a “mini moon" for the past two months. The harmless space rock will peel away on Monday.
Mystery mini-moon: Lost lunar piece bids farewell to Earth after 2 months
However, the asteroid’s orbit will bring it near Earth again in January before eventually returning to the depths of the solar system. During this January close fly, NASA is expected to conduct radar observations of the 33-foot (10-meter) asteroid.
Earth Bids Farewell to Its Temporary ‘Mini Moon’
The harmless asteroid that's been tagging along for the past two months will be overcome by the stronger pull of the sun's gravity.
Earth bids farewell to temporary 'mini moon' that's possibly a chunk of actual moon
Earth is parting company with an asteroid that's been tagging along as a “mini moon” for the past two months CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Planet Earth is parting company with an asteroid that’s been tagging along as a “mini moon” for the past two months.
Earth to bid farewell to its temporary ‘mini moon’ on Monday
A so-called “mini moon” that’s been orbiting Earth for the last couple of months is about to disappear off into our solar system again.The Latest Tech News, Delivered to Your Inbox
Earth’s ‘mini moon’ is disappearing this week
The recently discovered object, known as 2024 PT5, has been tagging alongside Earth since September. Here’s what to know about it.
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Goodnight moon! Astronomers snap photo of Earth's departing mini-moon
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Earth Bids Farewell to Its Temporary 'Mini Moon' That Is Possibly a Chunk of Our Actual Moon
Earth Bids Farewell to Its Temporary 'Mini Moon' That Is Possibly a Chunk of Our Actual Moon CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — Planet Earth is parting company with an asteroid that’s been tagging ...
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Earth set to say goodbye to its ‘mini moon’ that could be a chunk of the real moon
Planet Earth is going separate ways from an asteroid that has spent the last two months floating along as a "mini moon" - with the space rock moving away on Monday. This departure is due to the ...
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Earth Loses Its ‘Mini Moon’ As Surprising Origin Revealed—What To Know
asteroid close to Earth). After just under two months in orbit, it's time to say goodbye to an asteroid that became Earth’s temporary mini-moon. Having entered into an orbit of Earth on Sept.
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Farewell for now to Earth’s 'mini moon' which could be part of the Moon
29 until Nov. 25, when it was temporarily captured into Earth's orbit. On Monday, the asteroid left its "mini-moon" phase with Earth as its path moved farther from our planet. However, for this ...
Earth's Second Moon Has Vanished, Scientists Say
The Earth has parted ways with a tiny "mini moon" that's been orbiting our planet for two months now. The 33-feet-across ...