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Earth will get a 'mini-moon' this month
Earth will have a 'mini-moon' for nearly 2 months, researchers say. Here's what that means.
For nearly two months this year, Earth’s moon will have company — a second moon. Technically, it isn’t a second moon, but rather an asteroid from the Arjuna asteroid belt — named 2024 PT5 — that will be caught in the Earth’s gravitational pull,
Earth will get a second "mini-moon" for 2 months this year
The asteroid was discovered in August and is set to become a mini-moon, spinning around Earth in a horseshoe shape for about two months.
Temporary ‘Mini-Moon’ Will Begin To Orbit Earth Next Week: What To Know
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 expected to make a return to the planet’s orbit in 2055, according to the study.
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Earth To Get A New Moon On Sept. 29, Scientists Say
Say hello to 2024 PT5, Earth’s newest mini-moon. Expected to go into orbit of Earth for a couple of months from Sept. 29, ...
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Earth Is Getting a 'Second Moon'
Later this month, an asteroid called 2024 PT5 will be joining Earth's orbit, becoming a mini-moon. The mini-moon will be in ...
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