A recently discovered asteroid, named 2024 PT5, will temporarily orbit Earth as a “mini-moon” for nearly two months starting ...

An newly discovered asteroid will be captured by Earth's gravity this fall. The "mini-moon" will spend about two months in ...

A small asteroid called 2024 PT5 will temporarily orbit Earth this fall. Here's what it looks like and whether it will be ...

The mini-moon is Asteroid 2024 PT5, which was discovered in August. In an article published by the American Astronomical ...

Earth will get a second moon for about two months this year when a small asteroid begins to orbit our planet. The asteroid was discovered in August and is set to become a mini-moon, revolving ...

Though the mini-moon will only be in Earth’s orbit for about two months, it’ll stay close to the planet for a few months, making its closest approach in January 2025, after which it’s ...

This is how many “mini-moons” are formed. An object in space can get caught in the Earth’s gravitational pull, make a full rotation around the planet and be classified as an orbiter — or ...

The moon will soon have a companion in Earth's orbit for a limited time. An Arjuna asteroid will become a "mini-moon" event for nearly two months starting Sept. 29, according to a study published ...

But this one won’t be making an impact. Instead, it’ll be what space enthusiasts have dubbed a mini-moon, and it will stick around to orbit our planet for roughly two months beginning Sept.

A new paper suggests asteroid 2024 PT 5 will become a "mini-moon" from late September to November 25. Scientists occasionally discover asteroids that orbit the Earth for short periods ...